Hazardous chemicals used in traditional dry-cleaning methods pose a serious threat to population health when spilled or discharged illegally into the environment. Children, the elderly, individuals with certain medical conditions, or those living in disadvantaged communities are at even greater risk. San Diego State University students collaborated with the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board to identify current and historic dry-cleaning sites and assess each site’s risk to human heal...
Identification of High-Risk Dry Cleaning Sites in San Diego County: Spatial Analysis
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- University San Diego State University
- Sustainable Development Goals 03 Good Health and Well-Being, 06 Clean Water and Sanitation, 10 Reduced Inequalities, 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, 14 Life Below Water, 15 Life on Land
- University Department Geography
- Status Proposed
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board