Table 7 - Cost of Each Pollutant Type
| VOC | NOx | CO | PM10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit morbidity cost per ton | $1,676 | $3,039 | N/A | $6,542 |
| Unit mortality cost per ton | $2,779 | $7,320 | $15.21 | $126,074 |
| Total unit cost per ton | $4,455 | $10,349 | $15.21 | $132,616 |
VOC = volatile organic compounds
NOx = nitrogen oxides
CO = carbon monoxide
PM10 = particulate matter 10 microns or smaller
N/A = not applicable
Sources: Morbidity costs are directly taken from Small and Kazimi (1995). However, mortality costs are calculated specifically for New Jersey by following the same method used in Small and Kazimi (1995). See Ozbay et al. (2000) section 3.4.1 for a detailed explanation.
Updated: Saturday, May 20, 2017