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dude334kds t1_j8t3d21 wrote
Not from coal burned directly here. Some of the factories in eastern ohio/west virginia utilize coal and the jet stream pushes that east and north. The coal burned in pa the same way moves with the jet stream to jersey and new york. The average ph of rain could vary but it always almost slightly acidic around a 6.5-6.75 on the ph scale without the addition of sulfides to the atmosphere.
dude334kds t1_j8t3def wrote
Not from coal burned directly here. Some of the factories in eastern ohio/west virginia utilize coal and the jet stream pushes that east and north. The coal burned in pa the same way moves with the jet stream to jersey and new york. The average ph of rain could vary but it always almost slightly acidic around a 6.5-6.75 on the ph scale without the addition of sulfides to the atmosphere.
Groan_Of_Wind t1_j8stwyz wrote
No. That air/smoke was blown out of state and out over the ocean nearly a week ago when the powerful front with strong surface winds blew through the state last Thursday night into Friday. Today's rain event is Gulf moisture from the south. There is absolutely nothing to worry about. The only detrimental effect could be runoff from the derailment site itself and percolation into groundwater (they literally buried the "burn pit" to repair the track so they could restore east-west rail service as soon as possible, which is fucked because it wasn't properly cleaned. Because, capitalism.)
IamSauerKraut t1_j8stm2c wrote
Doubtful.
The acid from the Feb. 3 event mostly dissipated from the local atmosphere within a couple days after the burn-off.
[deleted] t1_j8ssgtr wrote
Well, this rain came from the South.
AntaresBounder t1_j8t31a4 wrote
This story from the Cincy Enquirer has some info.
putinmaycry OP t1_j8t5193 wrote
This was a good read. Thank you. And thank you everyone for your replies. I feel a little more at ease but I will still exercise caution.
Accurate_Ad_8114 t1_j8t5u1w wrote
I have been wondering if any of the precipitation gotten since this derailment contains toxicity from the chemicals. It is now starting to rain where I live and hopefully this rain is not toxic as I am somewhat fearing it is.
Eptasticfail t1_j8t0opn wrote
Completely anecdotal but in Lycoming county the rain today smells vaguely of burnt plastic. Noticed it immediately when I let the dogs out this AM.
Ennemeos t1_j8t152t wrote
Yeah, I smelled weird plastic as well. I'd stay indoors, but rain hit me already. If you ever do go out, especially don't breathe in the air.
And make sure to wash your body just in case.
cutiecat565 t1_j8sr1a2 wrote
You live in coal country. 99% percent of rain events here are acid rain.