Residents of Sarasota County, Florida, woke up to an unpleasant odor that invaded the air and caused concern in the community. The cause of this phenomenon, which was described as a “penetrating gas odor”was attributed to a concrete plant in the area, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The problem came to light when a local resident alerted the DEP about the stench that was invading the environment.. The notification was received around 9:35 pm on Wednesday, beginning an investigation into the origin and nature of this unpleasant odor.
According to environmental authorities, the source of the bad smell was located in an area near Gene Green Road, suggesting that the concrete plant could have been responsible for this emission. However, they did not provide additional details about the incident or the measures taken to address the situation.
The pungent odor made it difficult to breathe in some areas of Sarasota, Florida
The situation worries local residentsin accordance with WFLA, who expressed their concern about the possible impact on air quality and their health. Some neighbors pointed out that the smell was so penetrating that it made breathing difficult and caused discomfort in the throat and eyes.
Sarasota area that was affected by the foul odor during Wednesday morning.
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Concrete plants generate a variety of gases during the production process, including carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxide, particulate matter, carbon monoxide and other volatile organic compounds. The amount and type of gases generated by a specific concrete plant can vary depending on the fuels used, the technology used and operating practices.
Given this situation, the authorities announced that they will take measures to identify and address the causes of the problem, as well as to guarantee the safety and well-being of the community.
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