Make the popup window for showing acronyms and other windowed items. PM10 is small enough to be inhaled deep into lung tissue. It has known adverse health effects, including damage to lung tissue and aggravation of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. Damage to lung tissue can also increase suseptibility to viruses and other illness.
Some particles can be carcinogenic.
Recent studies by DEQ show that road dust could be responsible for exceedances of federal air quality standards in the future. Data will be gathered using new methodology developed by the Desert Research Institute of the University of Nevada. The methodology uses a van with high-tech monitoring equipment, a GPS unit, and computers to gather accurate information. The study will conducted by DEQ and funded by the Idaho Transportation Department.