Assessment of Odor Impacts from Landfill Operations

摘要

Odors Comprise the over 50% of all Air Quality complaints cited in the US. Not recognized by EPA as a Pollutant. Generally Regulated at State and Local Level. Rarely have direct physiological impact. Perception of Odors Differ by Populations. Once perceived as offensive, odors have secondary impacts that arise. Difficult to quantify through some analytical method -there is no single odor molecule. Difficult to Isolate Sources.