Compressor Station Health Report: Public Forum Monday

BREWSTER, NY — Scientists from the Environmental Health Project will discuss their recently released report on chemical and particulate emissions of natural gas compressor stations in New York State, including those in Southeast and Stony Point, at a public forum Monday. EHP is a non-profit organization of public health professionals.

Dr. David Brown, Dr. Celia Lewis and Dr. Sujit Joginpally, who will be the speakers, are the principal medical and public health scientists at EHP.

The Southeast compressor station is a major source of hazardous air pollutants, emitting hundreds of tons of toxic chemical compounds every year, EHP officials allege. It is located on Tulip Road, just off Dingle Ridge in the town of Southeast.

EHP researchers said their report documents how the health of residents who live near compressor stations, natural gas pipelines, metering stations and natural gas power plants can be affected.

The speakers at Monday's forum will offer practical advice for residents who wish to reduce exposure; critical precautionary measures for public officials and first responders; and information for medical practitioners who may see an increase in certain medical conditions in their patients.

This event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Monday, December 11, 2017, 7 PM – 9 PM

WHERE: North Salem Middle/High School Auditorium, 230 June Road, North Salem, New York

WHO: Dr. David Brown, Dr. Celia Lewis and Dr. Sujit Joginpally, Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project

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