NOTICE
If you are a resident of Carson or West Carson, the County has a reimbursement program for the purchase of HVAC air filters, portable air filters, or temporary relocation during this public health nuisance event. Please click here to see more information about air cleaners and filters. Click here to file for reimbursement or contact the LA County Helpline by dialing 2-1-1.
Dominguez Channel Odor Event
County of Los Angeles Public Works and Public Health departments, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), are addressing reports of odors in the vicinity of Dominguez Channel in Carson, West Carson and neighboring communities. Los Angeles County Public Health and South Coast AQMD have continued to monitor air quality since the event began on Oct. 7 and found elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the air in communities in the vicinity of the channel. The source of this gas and related odor is believed to be the natural decay of organic material (vegetation and marine life) at the bottom and sides of the Dominguez Channel. The odor is sufficiently pervasive to be considered a public nuisance to residents and those working and recreating nearby.
What Are We Doing?
Los Angeles County Public Works is working aggressively to identify ways to address conditions within the channel, reduce the odor, and determine how long this naturally occurring event may last. However, until the odor event subsides, Public Health recommends preventing outdoor odors from entering the home by keeping doors and windows closed as much as possible while odors are present.
What Can I Do?
Due to the continuing presence of odors, short-term symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, or eye, nose and throat irritation, which may impact the quality of life to those exposed, Public Health is recommending that residents take the following precautions to minimize exposure and protect your family and pet’s health:
- Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible to prevent odors from entering your residence or business. Air out your home/business when odors are not present.
- If you have central heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, contact an air conditioning specialist, if needed, to determine if the air filters in your system may be replaced with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) or MERV-rated filters with activated charcoal (carbon) to improve the air quality inside.
- Use a certified portable HEPA indoor air filter with activated charcoal to improve air quality in your home. Click here to see some examples of portable HEPA indoor air filters with activated carbon.
- If symptoms are persistent or worsening, consider relocating to another area until odors go away.
- If symptoms feel life threatening, seek immediate medical care.
- Keep pets indoors. If you notice any of the following in your pets, please contact your local veterinarian: difficulty breathing, vomiting, lethargy or nausea.
People experiencing persistent, worrisome, or worsening symptoms from the odors are encouraged to contact their health care providers, especially if they have any chronic health conditions. People should also ensure that they have adequate supplies of their medications, especially if they have heart or lung conditions. In addition, Public Health recommends temporarily leaving the area where odors are present to alleviate health impacts.
Where Can I Get Help?
If you are a resident of Carson or West Carson, the County has a reimbursement program for the purchase of HVAC air filters, portable air filters, or temporary relocation during this public health nuisance event. Please click here to see more information about air cleaners and filters.
To find out more information about this program, or for any questions or concerns regarding the Dominguez Channel, please contact the LA County Helpline by calling 2-1-1.
Additionally, LA County Public Works officials will be at the Carson Community Center (801 E. Carson Street, Carson, CA 90745) from 7:30am to 6:30pm 7 days a week to provide constituents with reimbursement forms, walk them through the reimbursement process, and help them complete the paperwork. Public Health officials will also be available to answer constituent's health questions.
To report odors like “rotten egg” or “sulfur”, you can report them online with South Coast Air Quality Management District at www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/complaints, or by telephone at 800-CUT-SMOG (800-288-7664).
For more information on protective measures to prevent odors from entering the home, please contact the Public Health Community Line at (626) 430-9821 and leave a message with your contact information. The message line will be checked every hour between 7:00 a.m. at 10:00 p.m. everyday while odors persist.
Documents
DPH Community Notice 10/12/2021
DPH Community Notice en Espanol 10/12/2021
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