Paper Title
Emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) from Gas Stations and Effect On Local Resisdents

Abstract
Urbanization and population growth causedto increase the pollution levels in different localities worldwide. Nowadays, Many Gas stationshave been built to overcome the increasing demand of customers. These stations emitting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) resulting in desorption the neighboring community. Gas stations are considered as one of the main sources of VOCs in urban comminutes.VOCs including benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylenes (BETXs) have proven to be carcinogenic characteristics leading to major health problems.The goal of this study is to measure the BETXs concentrations emitting from gas stationsthat effect local residents living near gas stations in Kuwait. Furthermore, the wind rose that carried these air pollutants will be used to analyze meteorological effect.A round 80 passive samples from the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute have been insulted in five different urban areas in the State of Kuwait. The best appropriate mitigation methods are suggested to improve the living of these peoplewho are in high-risk areas.The obtained results indicate that the BTEX average concentrations measured in indoor concentration found to be higher than outdoor indicating other internal sources. The concentration of BTEXs isstrikingly high at the downwind locations.A health risk assessment of the people living neighboring gas stations is significance issue. Keywords - Gas stations, air quality, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), health risk