Depends if you're upwind or downwind. My main concern would be the heavy metals
(lead, vanadium, probably some arsenic, etc.). As far as those go, any exposure
is too much. Plus, downwind there will probably be a smell, especially with low
winds and/or temperature inversions.
The fact you're concerned before you even buy means you probably won't be at
ease if you live there.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Horwitz" <ronglue@yahoo.com>
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 12:47:46 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [Shop-talk] living near a power plant
I found a house that I like (garage is 28 x 21, it may have bedrooms and a
kitchen), but it is within sight of the stack from the local oil fired steam
plant. From MS Streets, I would estimate one mile straight line. Now, I'm a fan
of electricity and conceptually this doesn't bother me, but I feel the need to
be informed. When I look at the environmental release form, it puts out 2000lb
lead, 30k lb vandium, 50k lb nickel, 66k lb hydrochloric acid and 450k lb
sulfuric acid per year. I still don't feel informed. Does anyone have practical
experience or know of a reference related to living near a power plant?
Thanks,
Ron
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