American Lung Association Lists 10 Most Polluted US Cities

06.1.13

Four in 10 Americans still live where pollution levels are dangerous to breathe according to the American Lung Association’s (ALA) most recent State of the Air Report.
The report measures cities based on low-lying ozone pollution as well as both short and long-term particle pollution.  ALA says America’s 10 most polluted cities are:
  1. Bakersfield, CA
  2. Merced, CA
  3. Fresno-Madera, CAALA Logo 1
  4. Hanford-Corcoran, CA
  5. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside, CA
  6. Modesto, CA
  7. Visalia-Porterville, CA
  8. Pittsburgh-New Castle, PA
  9. El Centro, CA
  10. Cincinnati-Middletown-Wilmington, OH, KY, IN

What this means to you

Stationary engine operators in these areas (especially those in California subject to Rule 1470) are likely subject to strict emission permit limits and may require DPF controls.

How MIRATECH can help

Contact MIRATECH to discuss emission compliance options and solutions for your operation.

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