Air Exposure Review
The Air Exposure Review is a scientific assessment that describes community exposures and associated risks to human health from chemicals in the outdoor air in the Sarnia area. This involved reviewing both monitored and modelled data for relevant air chemicals in the area to determine health risks associated with chemicals in outdoor air. The results of the Air Exposure Review help us to better understand links between environment and health risk, and to identify priorities for improving local air quality.
The assessment was conducted by a consulting team (Intrinsik, CanNorth, 4 Directions of Conservation), and was being guided by a Government Air Exposure Review Panel that supported the quality, accuracy, and relevance of the consultants' deliverables.
Along with modelled and monitored data of the outdoor air, the Air Exposure Review considered a range of emission sources.
Final Air Exposure Review Report: a detailed technical report on risks to human health from chemicals in outdoor air in the Sarnia area.
NOTE: A draft of the final Air Exposure Review was released in January 2024. This report was further reviewed by the project's Government Air Exposure Review Panel, review comments were considered, and the document has been finalized. The Final Air Exposure Review Report is available above.
Intrinsik Corp.
A scientific and regulatory consulting firm providing expert toxicology and regulatory advice for the protection of human health and the environment, with extensive experience in health studies in the Sarnia area.
CanNorth
An environmental services company that is 100% owned by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, made up of risk assessors with extensive experience in air quality evaluations.
4 Directions of Conservation
Leaders in conservation ecology and Indigenous engagement planning in Ontario. A multi-disciplined company, they provide experience and expertise in translating western science into language that is meaningful, appropriate, and useful to Indigenous communities.
The Government Air Exposure Review Panel (GAERP) was formed to provided direction to the Air Exposure Review consultants, to support the quality, accuracy, and relevance of the consultants' deliverables. The GAERP was comprised of the following members:
If you have any questions or feedback on this component of the project, please contact: SAEHP@ontario.ca
