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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