Impact Of Construction Site Air Pollution On Environment

Air quality is deteriorating drastically because of various reasons. Construction site pollutants add to this existing problem and create health hazards for its surrounding habitats.

FREMONT, CA: The backbone of economic development is infrastructure. As cities and suburbs continue to develop, building construction becomes a never-ending process. The construction of infrastructure will contribute significantly to the modernization of those communities. Still, it also brings numerous problems - one of which is the pollution that contributes to its continued expansion.

Of the numerous factors contributing to air pollution, climate change, water pollution, and landfill waste, 23 percent is generated by the construction sector. Construction sites can transmit various contaminants to the human body, resulting in permanent illnesses for those who work at or live near them. Construction sites produce a variety of contaminants from the materials used on the site that contribute to the creation of different types of pollution. One of the most important polluters on a construction site is air pollution. Various contaminants, such as dust and flies, can quickly spread through the air.

PM10 is a highly prevalent air contaminant. Invisible to the naked eye, these are particles less than 10 microns in diameter. PM10 is a collective term used to describe a large quantity of construction dust generated from cement, concrete, silica, and wood in the construction industry. PM 2.5 and PM 10 emissions are associated with construction sites responsible for these emissions. There are 14.5 percent and 8 percent of these contaminants in the air, respectively.