Dust abatement
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Dust abatement refers to the process of inhibiting the creation of excess soil
dust
, a pollutant
that contributes to excess levels of particulate matter.
Frequently employed by local governments of arid
climates such as those in the Southwest United States, dust abatement procedures may also be required in private construction
as a condition of obtaining a building permit.
Dust abatement methods include the regular spraying of water on loose dirt in construction sites, the paving of or applying magnesium chloride
to dirt roads, and restricting access to dusty areas.
Abatement oil (an organic, lubricating and penetrating oil) most commonly used to remove debris such as dust and asbestos. Application of this product is normally done by lathering onto the surface and then removing with a clean dry cloth.
Soil
Soil is a natural body consisting of layers of mineral constituents of variable thicknesses, which differ from the parent materials in their morphological, physical, chemical, and mineralogical characteristics...
dust
Dust
Dust consists of particles in the atmosphere that arise from various sources such as soil dust lifted up by wind , volcanic eruptions, and pollution...
, a pollutant
Pollutant
A pollutant is a waste material that pollutes air, water or soil, and is the cause of pollution.Three factors determine the severity of a pollutant: its chemical nature, its concentration and its persistence. Some pollutants are biodegradable and therefore will not persist in the environment in the...
that contributes to excess levels of particulate matter.
Frequently employed by local governments of arid
Desert
A desert is a landscape or region that receives an extremely low amount of precipitation, less than enough to support growth of most plants. Most deserts have an average annual precipitation of less than...
climates such as those in the Southwest United States, dust abatement procedures may also be required in private construction
Construction
In the fields of architecture and civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the building or assembling of infrastructure. Far from being a single activity, large scale construction is a feat of human multitasking...
as a condition of obtaining a building permit.
Dust abatement methods include the regular spraying of water on loose dirt in construction sites, the paving of or applying magnesium chloride
Magnesium chloride
Magnesium chloride is the name for the chemical compounds with the formulas MgCl2 and its various hydrates MgCl2x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water. The hydrated magnesium chloride can be extracted from brine or sea water...
to dirt roads, and restricting access to dusty areas.
Abatement oil (an organic, lubricating and penetrating oil) most commonly used to remove debris such as dust and asbestos. Application of this product is normally done by lathering onto the surface and then removing with a clean dry cloth.