The Environmental Protection Agency has assisted in setting standards for the expected quality of air, water and the environment (Chamberlain College of Nursing, 2015). There are often several facilities that are operated around the world that pollute the environment. I did not know that there are several facilities in Fayetteville that are releasing toxins into the air. Some of the toxins that are released are formaldehyde, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, methanol, ammonia, and metal compounds (Environmental Protection Agency, 2015). Many chemicals are deemed safe to release into the air. However, there are certain chemicals that are prohibited for release in the United States. The Air Quality Index (AQI) determines how safe or polluted
