Next three to four weeks will probably see the testing for the levels of formaldehyde in the environment of Prince George again. This retesting has been recommended by the Ministry of Environment, Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR) and PACHA after couple of tests performed in 2008 showing unexpectedly high level formaldehyde i. e. 1,200 micrograms per cubic meter of air and 900 micrograms per cubic meter in period of one-hour, in the air.

These 2008 tests were conducted under Ministry of Environment and PGAIR's odor study, which took sample of air from Patricia Boulevard and 17th Avenue on August 6, 2008. After deep insight into the earlier results, and PGAIR's plan for funding the follow-up of the study and further research with $5,000, retesting of other chemicals also along with formaldehyde has been suggested.

It is being reported that due to this pollution which is probably being caused because of higher level of formaldehyde and other chemicals, the residents in specific areas are being reportedly facing health problems like headaches, asthma attacks, nosebleeds, nausea, itchy skin and other troubles, specifically on the days when there is intense odor in the air.

Northern Health's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. William Osei said, "Whatever happened with formaldehyde, I think we should seize on it as a milestone in getting our air cleaner."