Reducing air pollution from landfill emissions in Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia
Official title: Impact of Landfill Mitigation Efforts to Reduce Air Toxics in Bristol, Tennessee and Virginia
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10846726 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how pollution from landfills affects the air we breathe in Bristol, Tennessee, and Virginia, especially focusing on harmful chemicals like benzene and hydrogen sulfide, to help improve air quality and protect the health of local residents.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | May 23, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $191,846 |
| NIH project number | 5R21ES035320-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10846726 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are residents of Bristol, Tennessee, and Virginia who have been affected by landfill emissions and experience related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside the Bristol area or those not exposed to landfill emissions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of landfill emissions on air quality in Bristol, Tennessee, and Virginia, focusing on harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene and hydrogen sulfide. The project involves measuring indoor and outdoor air concentrations of these pollutants and assessing their health effects on local residents. By partnering with the community, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a new environmental policy designed to mitigate these emissions and improve air quality. Residents' experiences with air quality issues will be documented to understand the potential health impacts better.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved air quality and reduced health risks for residents exposed to harmful landfill emissions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively reduce air pollution and improve public health outcomes, suggesting this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haynes, Erin N — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Haynes, Erin N
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.