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Community Odour Surveys

Sometimes the best method to determine odour impact is a ground level assessment. Community odour surveys offer a cost-effective method of odour monitoring. These surveys use, trained observers to assess any odours at pre-determined locations.  These assessments usually include an evaluation of the character, hedonic tone and intensity of any odours, and may be supplemented by the collection of ambient odour samples followed by the determination of the odour threshold values using a field olfactomer.

Results from these surveys are acceptable to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change when they are investigating odour complaints and they are very useful for identifying the contributors to community odours in areas where there are multiple odour emission sources.  ORTECH can also develop an odour complaint tracking protocol to ensure complaints are recorded, verified and the appropriate actions are taken in a timely and cost effective manner.

ORTECH can assist in the development of community odour surveys tailored to your requirements. Surveys can be conducted by our experienced field staff. ORTECH also provides training for your staff members on the survey methods as a long-term cost-efficient alternative.

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