Open Burning Presentation - Estill County Fire Department

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Smoke from open burning contains harmful substances, such as: Dioxins that can cause birth defects, and have been linked to cancer in humans. Particulate matter, which can become trapped in the lungs. Volatile organic compounds including acetaldehyde, formaldehyde and naphthalene. VOCs are a precursor to ozone formation. Corrosives like hydrochloric acid.
Particulate Matter: What is It? A complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets Human Hair (70 µm diameter) Hair cross section (70 μm) PM 10 (10µm) PM 2.5 (2.5 µm) M. Lipsett, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment • Lung irritant • Associated with heartbeat irregularities and heart attacks • May contain more harmful particles, such as dioxins
Page 1 and 2: OPEN PEN BURNING URNING Kentucky Di
Page 3: Impact to Human Health Most open bu
Page 7 and 8: Dioxin • A study conducted by EPA
Page 9 and 10: Volatile Organic Compounds • Form
Page 11 and 12: Environmental Impact Open burning p
Page 13 and 14: . . .could turn into a disaster. An
Page 15 and 16: Legal Burning Activities • Fires
Page 17 and 18: Legal Burning Activities Burning of
Page 19 and 20: Legal Burning Activities •Fires F
Page 21 and 22: Legal Burning Activities Fires set
Page 23 and 24: Legal Burning Activities • Fires
Page 25 and 26: EPA’s 8-hour Ozone Non-attainment
Page 27 and 28: Where Can You Burn Approved Materia
Page 29 and 30: Air Curtain Burners • Air Curtain
Page 31 and 32: 40 CFR 60, subpart CCCC 2. Requires
Page 33 and 34: Wood Waste •Untreated Untreated w
Page 35 and 36: Prohibited Burn Items Open burning
Page 37 and 38: Prohibited Burn Items: Garbage Samp
Page 39 and 40: Building Disposal • Division of W
Page 41 and 42: Prohibited Burn Items: •Hay Hay A
Page 43: Illegal open burning has continued
Page 46 and 47: Open Burning Complaints 20 18 16 14
Page 48 and 49: Most Open Burning is Not Necessary!
Page 50 and 51: Local City and County Govt. May hav
Page 52 and 53: If you burn your garbage, you may b
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KY DIVISION FOR AIR QUALITY OPEN BU
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For more information concerning ope
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