After the episode of air pollution detected in the vicinity of IES Sanje Sewer, with the presence of a peak of almost 60 micrograms per cubic meter of toluene, a harmful substance that can affect the nervous system, when normal levels are 10 micrograms that caused the alarm and the evacuation of the school, as well as cases of itchy eyes, vomiting and nausea some students thereof EQUO RM requires competent authorities to take measures to ensure that these events do not recur.
The fact that there are industrial plants in the vicinity of the institute is at least an annoyance that has consequences on the health of people, especially when it comes to children.
Since the report of Ecologists in Action on Air Quality warns of high levels of substances in the air such as ozone, microparticles, benzene, odors and recurrently in the town of Sewell (in addition to other areas of the region).
Placing a greater number of measuring stations of the contamination is essential, and they are located in areas where it is likely to have episodes of acute air pollution to respond efficiently to the same form.
RM EQUO urges the Ministry of the Presidency, responsible for environmental issues, to present the Regional Air Quality Plan, still in draft form, to implement improvement measures and reduction of high levels of pollutants that are detected periodically.
Also supports RM EQUO Clean Air Platform Javalí New Sangonera La Seca Raceway and its claim to a less polluted air.
Source: EQUO RM