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M atthews University <br />"Did You Know" TM Educational Series <br />A Publication of Matthews Cremation <br />Issue No. 130 <br />Emissions f -oin Cremation Etpupment <br />Does eremation equipment have uuusitud emissions? <br />No, emissions from crematories are similar to restaurants, vehicles and home fireplaces. <br />Since the 1990 Clean Air Act air pollution discussions have often included crematories. Knowing this, we have spent <br />tremendous amounts of time and money to be certain we have accurate environmental data on the emissions from <br />crematories. We have found in past dealings with the EPA, that our industry is misrepresented unless we have good <br />quality information on which we can defend ourselves from over regulation. <br />Emissions from cremation equipment are the same types you might find from other very common sources of air <br />pollution. Below you will find a brief description of the most common regulated pollutants from a crematory and a <br />comparison to give a point of reference. <br />Particulates (PM) - Solid matter such as dust, soot, ash and other unburned particles from the human remains, <br />cremation container and contents of the container. <br />A Typical State Standard .39 Ibs /hr <br />B Cremation with casket /container .08 Ibs /hr <br />C Wood Stove .46 Ibs /hr <br />D Restaurant Cooking 100 burgers /hr .18 Ibs /hr <br />E Diesel Truck .14 Ibs /hr <br />Carbon Monoxide (CO) - A gaseous pollutant resulting from the incomplete combustion of fuel, cremation container and <br />human remains. <br />A Typical State Standard .24 lb/hr <br />B Cremation with casket /container .06 Ibs /hr <br />C Wood Stove 3.5 Ibs /hr <br />D Restaurant Cooking 100 burgers /hr Not Avail. <br />E Diesel Truck 22 lbs /hr <br />As you can clearly see, emissions from cremation equipment are not unusual but rather common to our everyday life <br />experiences. In addition, the actual emission levels of cremation equipment are surprisingly low to most people. <br />Cremation equipment that is properly designed, operated and maintained will be a "good neighbor" to the other <br />businesses and people that come into contact with it. <br />For service, sales or assistance please call (800) 327 -2831 <br />A publication of Matthews Cremation • 2045 Sprint Boulevard • Apopka, FL 32703 • www.matthewscremation.com <br />Questions or comments may be sent to the address listed above <br />0 Copyright 2012 - All rights reserved no reproduction in part or whole without written permission from MCD <br />