BLUE RIDGE PAPER PRODUCTS – WAYNESVILLE

81 OLD HOWELL MILL ROAD

Health Risks Assessment

⚠️ High Risk Area

Respiratory Health

Air pollutants can cause or worsen respiratory conditions.

Increased risk of asthma and bronchitis
Reduced lung function
Chronic respiratory conditions

Water Quality Impact

Contamination of local water sources can affect drinking water quality.

Potential groundwater contamination
Impact on local water supplies
Increased risk of waterborne illnesses

Soil Contamination

Industrial processes can lead to soil contamination.

Exposure through direct contact
Food safety concerns for local agriculture
Long-term environmental impact

Vulnerable Populations

Although all people are affected by toxins and pollution, the following groups may be particularly sensitive to these health risks:

Children under 12
Elderly individuals
Pregnant women
Those with pre-existing conditions (and healthy individuals)

Illness List

Disclaimer: This health risk assessment is based on available data and general environmental impact patterns. For specific health concerns, please consult with healthcare professionals and local environmental agencies.

Facility Overview

Type

Plastics and Rubber

Street Address

81 OLD HOWELL MILL ROAD

City

WAYNESVILLE

County

HAYWOOD

State

ZIP

28786

Latitude

35.51091

Longitude

-82.97085

Primary NAICS

326112

Chemical

Ozone

Carcinogen

PBT

Total Releases

22622

Year

2023

Environmental Impact

Impact Score

50%

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🌫️ Air Quality Index (Live)

Last updated: 2025-10-03T21:00:00-05:00
Reporting area: Bded, North Carolina, USA

Main Pollutant: PM25

34 Category: Good

PM2.5: 34 µg/m³

PM10: 16 µg/m³

O₃: N/A ppb

NO₂: N/A ppb

SO₂: N/A ppb

CO: N/A ppm

Temperature: 14.8 °C

Humidity: 81.3 %

Pressure: 1025.7 hPa

Wind: N/A m/s

📘 How Air Quality Measured

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a standardized indicator used globally to communicate how polluted the air currently is or forecast to become.

🟢 0–50 Good

🟡 51–100 Moderate

🟠 101–150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

🔴 151–200 Unhealthy

🟣 201–300 Very Unhealthy

🟥 301+ Hazardous

What Are the Pollutants?

PM2.5 & PM10: Fine and coarse particulate matter that can penetrate lungs.
O₃ (Ozone): Harmful ground-level ozone from sunlight reacting with pollutants.
NO₂, SO₂, CO: Gases from vehicles, factories, and fires with respiratory impacts.

Source: aqicn.org

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