Study finds elevated airborne lead near regional airports using leaded aviation fuel
Reports indicate lead has been detected in air near Hillsboro and Troutdale airports, and a study links leaded aviation gasoline with higher lead levels near regional airports.
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Why it matters
The findings indicate a potentially broader chronic exposure risk for communities near airports that use leaded aviation fuel.
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