Evaluation of EPA Air Monitoring Results from Venice, LA for the period of April 28, 2010 - May 7, 2010
by Wilma Subra
Hydrogen Sulfide
Odor Threshold for Hydrogen Sulfide: 0.5 ppb
Physical Reaction Symptoms: 5 to 10 ppb
Acute Physical Health Symptoms:
Irritates eyes
Irritates nose, throat and lungs
Nausea, dizziness, confusion, headache
| Venice Hydrogen Sulfide Air Monitoring Results for the period of April 28, 2010 - May 7, 2010 | |
| Date: | Hydrogen Sulfide (parts per billion): |
| April 28 | None Detected |
| April 29 | No Data |
| April 30 | No Data |
| May 1 | No Data |
| May 2 | 30 ppb |
| May 3 | 1,192 ppb |
| May 4 | 46 ppb |
| May 5 | 1,010 ppb |
| May 6 | 1,000 ppb |
| May 7 | 280 ppb |
The results of the Hydrogen Sulfide air monitoring in Venice indicates that the concentration from May 2 through May 7 exceeded the odor threshold and Physical Health Symptom concentrations. The Hydrogen Sulfide concentrations on May 3, 5 & 6 exceeded the Physical Reaction Symptoms concentrations by a factor of 100 to 120 times. The Physical Reaction Symptoms have been reported by individuals living and visiting in Venice.
Volatile Organic Chemicals
Louisiana Ambient Air Standards for Volatile Organic Chemicals:
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