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Since mid-December 2010, the
South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) has responded to numerous
odor complaints received from local schools, local community services
facilities and nearby neighborhoods regarding various odors present in the
community of Mecca. In response, the AQMD initiated a series of
investigations and air monitoring activities. The AQMD has identified
Western Environmental, Inc. and their co-owned adjacent facility, Waste
Reduction Technologies, as the primary source of the odors. To date, there
have been no elevated levels of toxic pollutants detected in the community.
However, there are still known health impacts resulting from exposure to
strong and objectionable odors, and the AQMD takes these health impacts
seriously. Please click on the link below for a summary of the results of
the AQMD’s activities as well as planned future actions. The AQMD is
committed to working with the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, facility operators, and local
public health officials to eliminate these odors and ensure the safety and
health of the Mecca community.
Investigations and Air Sampling in Mecca, CA - Status Report - March
31, 2011 (PDF, 284KB)
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