2024
No
Use of CALPUFF to predict airborne Mn levels at schools in an urban area impacted by a nearby manganese alloy plant
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0160412018306433?via%3Dihub
Oter-Pregigueiro, Daniel
Europe
Observational
Exposure
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Heavy metals
Atmospheric manganese
children
School
Dispersion modelling
Calpuff
Using CALPUFF modeling and real meteorological data, Mn levels at 96 schools near a Spanish FeMn plant exceeded WHO guidelines in up to 24% of sites. Emission reduction scenarios suggest policy changes could reduce student exposure.
2018