A:
Fleetwood reports annually to the National Pollutant Release Inventory and the amounts are publicly accessible here and from Pollution Watch.
National Pollutant Release Inventory - FFF On Site Releases (in Tonnes)
Substance | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
Toluene | 23 | 27 | 25 |
Xylene | 19 | 25 | 27 |
Volatile Organic Compounds | 146 | 178 | 179 |
For chemical profiles and health effects click on the substance name.
Also, a review of the Ministry of Environment’s records show that for years there have been many complaints about paint / varnish type odours which make residents feel ‘nauseous’, ‘not able to open up their windows’, ‘cannot enjoy being in the backyard’ and ‘worried about what their children are inhaling’. However, little has changed.