Benzene Fenceline

In recent times, there has been a growing emphasis on the surveillance of benzene levels in proximity to industrial complexes. This heightened focus is mainly motivated by concerns regarding potential health risks linked to benzene exposure. Benzene, a profoundly toxic and carcinogenic substance, is emitted into the air during diverse industrial operations such as oil and gas extraction, chemical production, and transportation.

Fugitive emissions, stemming from industries, refineries, energy generation, and natural gas pipelines, play a significant role in environmental pollution. To tackle this concern and offer improved safeguarding and information to nearby communities, the adoption of fenceline monitoring has become paramount. Enforced under the regulation 40 CFR § 63.658, this monitoring framework aims not only to enhance emission controls for flares, pressure relief devices, storage tanks, and delayed coker operations but also to curtail the release of perilous air pollutants.

The core objective of fenceline monitoring is to gauge the ambient air concentration of specific chemicals right at the boundary of manufacturing sites. By mandating sampling along the perimeter of the facility, this monitoring approach ensures that neighboring communities are well-informed about the concentrations of these chemicals in the surrounding milieu. Ultimately, the implementation of fenceline monitoring strives to diminish the presence of hazardous air pollutants and bolster the overall safety of manufacturing sites.