Great Salt Lake Dust Emission: 2.3M Tons PM Annually and $2M Health Costs
dust-emissionThe exposure of the Great Salt Lake's playa due to reduced water levels results in an estimated 2.3 million tons of dust emissions annually. This continuous flow of fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) impacts air quality in surrounding communities, with health costs ranging from $1.1 billion to $2.3 billion annually.
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