Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Steri-Tech, Inc., located at Carretera 701 Km 0.7 Salinas Industrial Park, in Salinas, PR, has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where EtO emissions may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of Salinas, PR.
EPA is committed to reducing this risk in Salinas and other impacted communities nationwide. EPA will be talking to the community about these risks and the actions we are taking to reduce these risks. Please visit our website to register for this in-person event.
Community Meeting Details
August 30, 2022 • Registration/Information Table: 5:00pm-5:30pm • Public Meeting: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Centro Comunal La Margarita Urb. Extension Hacienda Margarita in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Background Information
EtO emissions from commercial sterilizers can contribute to elevated cancer risk in some communities. EPA’s analysis indicates that the air near this facility does not exceed short-term health benchmarks. However, our concern is that a lifetime of exposure to EtO emissions could lead to long-term health impacts if some of these facilities continue to emit at the current levels.
To register to attend this in-person meeting, please use the following link:
General information: www.epa.gov/EtO
If you require special accommodations, including live translation into a language other than English or Spanish, please contact Brenda Reyes at 787-977-5865 or reyes.brenda@epa.gov to make arrangements.