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POTOMAC LUMBER CO INC

HC 72 BOX 117

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

Imported Facility

Street Address

HC 72 BOX 117

City

KEYSER

County

MINERAL

State

WV

ZIP

26743

Latitude

39.343056

Longitude

-79.064167

Total Releases

9338.45

Year

2023

Environmental Impact

Impact Score

47%
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🌫️ Air Quality Index (Live)

Last updated: 2025-10-12T21:00:00-05:00
Reporting area: Piney Run, Maryland, USA

Main Pollutant: O3

26 Category: Good
PM2.5: 13 µg/m³
PM10: N/A µg/m³
O₃: 25.6 ppb
NO₂: 1.7 ppb
SO₂: 0.3 ppb
CO: 2.3 ppm
Temperature: 13.8 °C
Humidity: 90.8 %
Pressure: 1023.2 hPa
Wind: 0.6 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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