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An air monitor is reportedly set up to detect the level of harmful emissions being released from Citgo’s refinery.
However, health officials are now questioning the accuracy of the monitor since the level changes depending on the direction of the wind.
According to reports, depending on which way the wind blows, the level of benzene detected varies.
Detecting Harmful Emissions
Two uncovered tanks at the Citgo refinery are allegedly responsible for the emissions of any harmful substances.
Citgo is currently undergoing a trial and is facing criminal convictions due to their violations of the Clean Air Act.
Research has shown that on days when the wind blows directly from the tanks, the monitor claimed benzene levels to be 14 times higher than when the wind was going in the opposite direction.
How Accurate are Findings?
Attorneys working for Citgo claim that it’s impossible to detect whether the emissions are coming from the uncovered tanks or from elsewhere.
However, many complaints have been filed in the area regarding people who claim they have gotten sick from the contaminated air.
(Source: Caller)
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