Dive summary:
- The Louisville, Ky. metro government has been awarded $54,000 from the EPA Diesel Emission Reduction Act to reduce the city's garbage truck emissions.
- The project will retrofit two trucks with diesel particulate filters and closed crankcase ventilation systems, reducing the emission of particulate matter by nearly 90%.
- Equipment to keep the filters clean and working properly will also be purchased with the grant money, ensuring cleaner burning trucks.
From the article:
... Particulate matter is linked to increased risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems.
The project also will fund equipment to help keep the filters clean and working properly.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer says sanitation trucks are on the roads providing service thousands of hours each year, so reducing their emissions is a big benefit. ...
