Record Rain in Chicago Area for First Half of 2013
Fast Fact: Does it feel like we’ve had a lot of rain this year? That may be because we’ve had more than ever. The first half of 2013 has been the wettest on record for the Chicago area. Overflowing rivers, water-logged basements, and cars stalled in flooded underpasses have been a big part of the overall weather picture this past year. By the end of June, total precipitation had reached 28.46 inches. That’s more than all of 2012. The next highest measurement on record is 26.19 inches in 1975. Bussey Environmental Inc. offers the full range of environmental services, including testing,...
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Air Pollution. The term usually conjures the image of factory chimneys belching out toxic black smoke. But most people don’t realize the biggest threat lurks inside their homes. According to the EPA, indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2 to 5 times and occasionally up to 100 times higher than outdoor levels. Most people spend as much as 90% of their time indoors, which underscores the importance of indoor air quality as a factor in our overall health.[i] Indoor air pollution becomes even more critical at this time of year since we don’t get frequent exchanges of outside air in...
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