schools within 5 miles of aliso canyon leak will get air purifiers
by:Yovog2023-10-19
Southern California Gas Company Air purifiers for schools within 5-5 Officials said on Wednesday that the gas storage well leaked from the Aliso Canyon was a mile radius. With the largest number of devices, 210 units will enter Granada Mountain Charter High School, the region\'s largest campus. According to a statement by public relations company Sitrick and Co. , \"These purifiers will be in each classroom and office\" , Represents a utility. The school asked for a purifier, according to management, although the smell had not yet reached the campus. Natural gas also provides activated carbon filters that will be installed on all heating and air conditioning equipment. Full coverage: Porter Ranch Gas leak> \"although the school has not received any notice of increased or unsafe levels of methane or other compounds in the school area, we chose to work with SoCal Gas, purchase and install purifiers and filters at our own expense in order to do what we can to ensure the safety of our campus, school officials said in a statement. Marilyn Koziatek, the school\'s community outreach coordinator, said the school also arranged independent air sampling, which is expected to be paid by utility companies. Since the beginning of December, the company has been drilling a relief well to intercept and seal the gas from the damaged well. The leaking well continued to spew methane, but the rate dropped to 18,400 per hour as of last week. During the peak period in November, the well released 58,000 kilograms of methane. Leakage was detected on October. 23. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that is considered harmless to people outdoors, although it can cause problems if it accumulates in closed areas, including the risk of an explosion. The addition of thiols to natural gas, which is odor-free, makes the leak obvious. Check out more of our headlines on Facebook> Many residents say gasoline or toxic stuff Trace elements that smell like other air-borne substances can make them sick. The leak has displaced thousands of Porter Ranch residents, many of whom complain about headaches, nausea, respiratory problems and other health problems. The Los Angeles United School District has relocated two schools most affected by smog. 18 other schools were affected by an expanded range of concerns. Twitter: @ howardblumeALSOLife near the gas leak in Aliso Canyon: \"I\'m sleepy when the weather is fine\", the first major storm in a few weeksA.