EnvironmentSaturday, November 7
Air quality sensors are going up in West Savannah neighborhoods near concrete plants
The Daily Savannah team
Residents of Ogeecheeton and Woodville say dust is affecting their air. The first monitor went up Oct. 21 in Ogeecheeton, across from Clarkes Block Company on Tremont Road. The City of Savannah, Georgia Tech, MIT and Harambee House are partners, and three more monitors are planned for Greater West Savannah.
One of four monitors is in place so far
1 of 4
- installed Oct. 21 in Ogeecheeton
- 3 planned for Greater West Savannah
Source: Savannah Morning News
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| installed Oct. 21 in Ogeecheeton | 1 | 25% |
| planned for Greater West Savannah | 3 | 75% |
“We're not asking for special treatment. We're asking for clean air, a healthy environment and the same protection afforded to other communities.”
On Friday, Woodville resident Pamela Anderson showed Georgia Tech workers where the next sensor goes, with the city's approval. Dawud Shabaka of Harambee House says EPA checks found levels within allowed limits each time.
More than 100tractor-trailers an hour through Woodville, a resident says
Anderson says the trucks pass through her area almost every hour.
Source: WTOC
- Data: processed at MIT, then shared with Harambee House and residents
- Release date: none set
- Complaints about Clarkes Block to Georgia EPD: three in 10 years
- Comment: Clarkes Block didn't respond; WTOC has asked SRM
Sources: WTOC, Savannah Morning News