Keep a weekly refinery-fenceline odor and air diary from public sidewalks in west Carson (2026-08-03)

West Carson neighborhoods live beside major refinery and tank-farm operations and along the Dominguez Channel, where the 2021 odor event showed how little routine community documentation exists. A disciplined weekly diary from fixed public sidewalk points (odor character and strength, flaring observations, haze, public sensor readings) gives residents a dated record for air-district complaints. Standard: South Coast AQMD Rule 402 nuisance complaint documentation practice; SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). Proof: Weekly diary sheet with fixed-point photos Method (South Coast AQMD Rule 402 nuisance complaint documentation practice; SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).): 1. Observe from the same two public sidewalk points at the same hour weekly, noting wind direction first. 2. Record odor type and strength on a simple 0–5 scale, any visible flaring or haze, and the nearest public sensor reading. 3. Log the AQMD complaint line number for any strong-odor event and file a complaint if warranted. 4. Complete one diary sheet per visit. 5. Photograph the skyline view from each point and the sheet with date and GPS. Done when: Photo of the completed diary sheet; Skyline photos from both fixed points; GPS-tagged timestamped photo at each point

Where

Public sidewalk points near 223rd St and Wilmington Ave edge, Carson, CA 90745

Pay

$160 proposed

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Proof

Weekly diary sheet with fixed-point photos

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Level

entry

Open until

2026-08-10

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 45–90 minutes. Method of record: EPA NAAQS community ambient-air screening (PM2.5)

Bring

• calibrated PM2.5 monitor
• GPS phone
• wind/weather note source
• hi-vis vest
• camera

Steps

1. 1. Choose >=3 points (near-source/roadside, mid, background); record GPS at each; stay off the roadway.
2. 2. Photograph each monitoring location.
3. 3. Log PM2.5 (ug/m3) at each point over a comparable peak period.
4. 4. Record wind direction, time, and nearby source activity (e.g., truck traffic).
5. 5. Compare readings to the NAAQS reference.
6. 6. Enter the PM2.5 logs, wind/time, source note, GPS, photos into the proof record; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Roadside work near heavy traffic -> stay off travel lanes; hi-vis at all times.
• Near-source PM2.5 well above background and NAAQS -> flag an environmental-justice exposure concern.

What counts as done

• Photo of the completed diary sheet
• Skyline photos from both fixed points
• GPS-tagged timestamped photo at each point

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.