What did the measurements of the Meteorological Station of the Chamber of Arcadia show.
The meteorological station of the Chamber of Arcadialocated on the premises of the Chamber, collected detailed data on the micro-climate of Tripoli and contributed to the study and understanding of climatic and atmospheric conditions.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, it was noted a huge increase in the concentration of suspended particulate matter (PM) of 10 and 2.5 µm diameter in Tripoli.
More specifically, he recorded, according to what is mentioned in the relevant press release:
– for PM10 a maximum concentration of 1510.108 μg/m^3 and an average concentration of 97.22 μg/m^3
– for PM2.5 a maximum concentration of 288.41 μg/m^3 and an average concentration of 23.03 μg/m^3
According to the World Health Organization:
– For PM10, the maximum permissible daily limit is 15 μg/m^3, while 24/hour exposure to more than 45 μg/m^3 for more than 3-4 days a year is associated with serious health problems.
-For PM2.5, the maximum permissible daily limit is only 5 μg/m^3, while 24/hour exposure to more than 15 μg/m^3 for more than 3-4 days a year is responsible for cardiorespiratory problems mode.
The Chamber of Arcadia recommends, during such phenomena, businesses should take the appropriate organizational or technical measures, after assessing the risks especially for those working in open spaces, and it is recommended to use personal protective equipment such as masks.
More information and continuous, immediate information on the results of the hourly measurements can be found on the website www.sodasense.uop.gr
