Jackson, MO
Community Information Session on Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
Midwest Sterilization Corporation, located at 1204 Lenco Avenue in Jackson, Missouri, has been identified as a commercial sterilizer where EtO emissions may pose elevated lifetime cancer risk in portions of Jackson, Missouri.
EPA is committed to reducing this risk in Jackson, Missouri, and in other communities facing EtO concerns nationwide. EPA would like to talk to you more about these risks and the actions we are taking to reduce these risks. Please visit our website to register for this event about the EtO commercial sterilizer in Jackson.
Community Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A repeat session will be held
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Both sessions will be held at:
Jackson Civic Center
381 E. Deerwood Drive
Jackson, Missouri
Background Information
Air emissions of EtO from commercial sterilizers can contribute to elevated cancer risk in some communities. EPA’s concern is that a lifetime of exposure to EtO emissions could lead to long-term health impacts if some of the commercial sterilizers continue to emit at the current levels. EPA’s analysis indicates that the air near the facility in Jackson, Missouri does not exceed short-term health benchmarks.
To register to attend this in person meeting, please use the following link:
General info: www.epa.gov/EtO
For meeting accessibility issues, translation requests or any additional questions please contact Euleashia Embry at embry.euleashia@epa.gov