Air Quality Indices, Sources and Impact on Human Health of PM<sub>10</sub>and PM<sub>2.5</sub>in Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

• 作者: Alaa El-Din Ramadan Ashraf A. Zahran M. Ismail Ibrahim M. M. Ibrahim
• 来源期刊: 环境保护(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: AIR Pollution PM PM10 PM2.5 AIR QUALITY Forecast AIR QUALITY Index Human Health
• 年，卷（期）: hjbhyw_2018,（12）
• 页码范围: 1237-1261
• 页数: 25页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

In this study, PM10 and PM2.5 were measured in seven sites representing different activities (the same sites of EEAA monitoring stations) in addition to eighth site that used as a background. All results were higher than AQLs of EEAA, US/EPA, and EC although PM10 and PM2.5 are considered to be a direct cause of cardiovascular diseases as well as lead to death and it may be a reason for a number of chest diseases in short-term as well as long-term. Results were compared to the Air Quality Forecast system which developed by EEAA and AQI which created by US/EPA was calculated for some PM10 and PM2.5. Probable potential anthropogenic sources for such high concentrations of PM included unpaved roads, indiscriminate demolition and construction work, industrial activities, and solid wastes. This study resulted in a number of suggestions and recommendations include: 1) Implementation of integrated ISO 26000 and ISO 14001, 2) EIMP/EEAA monitoring stations need restructuring plan to cover all areas in Alexandria, 3) EIMP/EEAA must be supported with PM2.5 monitors, 4) PM control systems must be used in all industrial activities to reduce PM pollution from the source, 5) AQL of PM2.5 in the ambient environment must be reduced and it must be included in the working environment parameters, 6) Environmental law must be applied strictly, and 7) Multidisciplinary co-operation especially between environment and public health specialists must be increased.