Journal of Pollution Effects & Control
Open Access

Abstract

Linkages between particulate and gaseous pollutants over two comparable environments

Saurabh Yadav, Panuganti CS Devara

The variations and relationship between mass concentrations of PM2.5, PM10, O3 , CO, NOx , NO2 , NO, NH3 , and C6 H6 were analysed based upon the data inventory from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitoring network stations at two neighbouring locations (Dharuhera and IMT-Manesar) with different environmental properties over a period of four years (January 2019-December 2022). The results reveal an uneven pollutant concentration over these two sites, even though both locations are nearer (~28 km) but with different meteorology, environment, and industrial coverage. The daily concentration of air pollutants shows significant increase with time, suggesting the need for an early implementation of air pollution reduction and mitigation techniques at both sites. The results show a strong correlation between the characteristic pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NOx (NO+NO2 ), O3 , NH3 and CO. Also, more pollutants exhibit a significant correlation at Industrial Model Township (IMT-Manesar) than at Dharuhera site (quantitatively as well as qualitatively). As a result, the inter-site and intra-site pollutant correlograms indicate the presence of common sources (for example, automobiles, industries etc.) at the study locations. Thus, the above study plays an important role in devising mitigation methods to achieving environmental sustainability vis-a-vis minimizing human health hazards at both study locations chosen in the present study or any other elsewhere.

Published Date: 2024-08-15; Received Date: 2024-07-12