Particulate Matter Control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020313",
  "term": "Particulate Matter Control",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "(Control of) particles in the air, such as dust, dirt, soot, smoke, and droplets. Small particles (PM-10 or PM-2.5) have significant effects on human health. Particulate matter is one of the six \"criteria\" pollutants for which EPA has established national ambient air quality standards.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from America's Children and the Environment Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/particulate-matter-control/"
}