Since late April, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been monitoring the air at multiple sites along the Gulf Coast for certain pollutants associated with petroleum products and those arising from the burning oil out at sea. To date, EPA has found that air quality levels for ozone and particulates are normal on the Gulf coastline for this time of year, and that odor-causing pollutants associated with petroleum products are being found at low levels.
Air
OSAT-2: Fate and effects of oil on beaches
March 1, 2011
EPA’s Air Monitoring Program
September 16, 2010
EPA's Air Monitoring Effort
September 7, 2010
Air Quality Web Resources
August 16, 2010