Chlorine and hydrochloric acid levels still high in Ternopil after fire caused by Russian attack

Rapid response teams from the Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have been detecting elevated levels of chlorine and hydrochloric acid in the air in the city of Ternopil. Source: Ternopil Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: "Based on the estimates as of 10:00 21 August 2024, the maximum permissible concentration of chlorine and hydrochloric acid in the air in the city of Ternopil is still over the limit, exceeding [the requirements set out] in the Order of the Ministry of Health No.

Aug 21, 2024 - 07:07
Chlorine and hydrochloric acid levels still high in Ternopil after fire caused by Russian attack

Rapid response teams from the Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention have been detecting elevated levels of chlorine and hydrochloric acid in the air in the city of Ternopil.

Source: Ternopil Regional Centre for Disease Control and Prevention at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on Facebook

Quote: "Based on the estimates as of 10:00 21 August 2024, the maximum permissible concentration of chlorine and hydrochloric acid in the air in the city of Ternopil is still over the limit, exceeding [the requirements set out] in the Order of the Ministry of Health No. 813 dated 10 May 2024 On Approval of State Medical and Sanitary Standards for the Permissible Content of Chemical and Biological Substances in the Air of Populated Areas."

Details: Specifically, the concentration of hydrochloric acid in the Novyi Svit residential area is 0.52 mg/m³, exceeding the norm of 0.2 mg/m³. On Biletska Street, chlorine levels are 0.6 mg/m³, above the norm of 0.1 mg/m³, and hydrochloric acid level is 0.52 mg/m³. At Obizna Street, chlorine levels are 0.3 mg/m³ and hydrochloric acid 0.21 mg/m³.

Residents of Ternopil are advised to follow these recommendations: avoid leaving home unless absolutely necessary; limit outdoor activities for children, senior citizens, and those with chronic lung conditions; keep windows closed, and thoroughly wash any food brought in from outside.

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