What's Involved in an Exposure Pathways Evaluation?

Exposure pathways evaluation addresses a primary question: In a community in which a hazardous chemical has been found, are people coming in contact with the chemical in a way that could make them ill?

To gather as much information as possible for the exposure pathways evaluation, a health assessor follows these steps.

Why is an exposure pathways evaluation important for a community?

How can people in the community help in the pathway evaluation?