LOUISVILLE, Ky. — $1 million of federal funding is going toward addressing air pollution inequities in west Louisville, especially in Rubbertown and surrounding areas.
On Friday, the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (APCD) announced they have received $1 million through the EPA’s Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program (EJG2G).
The project, Ambient Air Toxics and Health Action for the Rubbertown Area, aims to examine and address air pollution inequities experienced by residents in west Louisville, with a focus on the areas surrounding the Rubbertown industrial complex.
During this three-year project, west Louisville's air will be tested and studied at various locations. Results of the study will be used to develop and support policy recommendations for air pollution and land use to reduce air pollution exposure and help medical practitioners improve early detection and treatment options.
“This is great news for our community,” Nicole George, Deputy Mayor for Public Health & Services, said. “I appreciate APCD’s efforts to secure federal funding for a project that will bring community partners together to improve health and address toxic air emissions.”
Project officials said a website will soon be created to keep the public informed on the progress of the project.
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