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Oriënterend immissieonderzoek regio Beuningen/Nijmegen
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ECN
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1997
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ECN-C--97-036
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19
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Abstract:
In the village Weurt (municipality Beuningen, Netherlands) an increasedincidence of cancer was found. Therefore, a survey to assess the quality of
the ambient air was carried out during 4 weeks in the months January and
February of 1997 in Weurt and Nijmegen-West. The public health aspects of the
air were compared with a similar region (Nijmegen-Oost). The maximum
permissible concentration was not exceeded for any of the materials that were
measured (benzene, formaldehyde, PAH, Cd, Be, Cr, Ni, As). Differences
between the average concentration for the metals, formaldehyde and benzene
were not significant. Only for specific PAHs (emissions from traffic) the
concentration was higher, although not alarming. Measurements should be
carried out for a longer period to determine the total burden of air
pollution in Weurt. 3 figs., 1 tab., 9 refs.
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