McConway and Torley air quality permit finalized

Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) released the final operating permit for McConway and Torley on Friday, October 26th. Please see below for the relevant documents:

Lawrenceville United and Lawrenceville Corporation had requested during the public comment period that fenceline monitoring of toxic metals continue, that the emissions testing be conducted more often than every 5 years, that odor complaints need to be addressed, and that further communication/study should be conducted about the impacts of air quality on the health of Lawrenceville residents, especially our most vulnerable. ACHD created a provision in the final operating permit requiring McConway and Torley to do a traverse around the site daily to monitor, record, and address odors. ACHD disagreed with other LU’s other comments or deemed them inapplicable to the operating permit.

LU and LC created a joint letter outlining our disappointment with that result and again reiterating the need for ACHD to continue fenceline monitoring, address odor complaints, and dedicate resources to do further study of epidemiological trends in Lawrenceville. LU presented that letter (see HERE) at the Allegheny County Board of Health meeting on Wednesday, November 7th. A couple Lawrenceville residents also spoke who have recently started a small group of residents to meet monthly with a goal of raising more attention to air quality issues in the neighborhood. If you’re interested in getting involved with that group, please contact info@LUnited.org for more information.