The quality of the air we breathe has a direct impact on health. Polluted air can cause chronic diseases. Therefore, monitoring air quality is important for maintaining health. One of the convenient and effective ways of monitoring is the use of air pollution maps.
ICTV facts will tell you how to find out the air quality in Ukraine online and what you need for this.
How to find out the air quality in Ukraine online
You can monitor the air quality in Kyiv in real time:
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- on map;
- in the application Kyiv Digital;
- on the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources Eco-threat.
SaveEcoBot is a system that provides information on air quality and radiation background in Ukraine in real time. It combines data from different sources to provide users with the most complete picture of the environmental situation.
The SaveEcoBot air pollution map in Ukraine displays the following parameters:
- Air Quality Index (AQI);
- level of pollution by various substances (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, O3, CO);
- fire map;
- radiation level.
SaveEcoBot collects data from state monitoring systems, local government stations, public stations, commercial devices, the Luftdaten project, the DOR Environmental Monitoring Center, Eco-City and Save Dnipro.
The system automatically processes and displays this data on a map, providing users with up-to-date information on the state of the environment.
How to determine air quality in Ukraine using an online map
When analyzing air pollution levels, the Air Quality Index (AQI) and the concentration of pollutants such as PM2.5 and PM10 are taken into account. The AQI index is used to assess the level of air pollution and its potential impact on health. The higher the AQI value, the worse the air quality and the greater the negative impact on the body.
This index is based on measuring the concentration of various pollutants, including:
- Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) are microscopic particles of dust, soot and other substances that can penetrate deep into the lungs.
- Ozone (O₃) is a gas that is formed as a result of chemical reactions under the influence of solar radiation.
- Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is a harmful substance that occurs when fuel is burned.
- Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is a product of fossil fuel combustion that contains sulfur.
- Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is formed during incomplete combustion of fuel.
- Particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 are the main indicators of particulate pollution:
- PM10 – larger particles up to 10 micrometers in diameter, which consist of dust, soot, soil particles and other substances.
- PM2.5 are much smaller particles, up to 2.5 micrometers in size. They are formed during fuel combustion (motor vehicles, power plants), industrial activity and may contain toxic chemical compounds.
These particles are so small that they remain invisible to the human eye, but they easily enter the lungs, and the smallest of them can even penetrate the bloodstream, causing serious health problems.
Where is the most polluted air in Ukraine
According to the air pollution map in Ukraine, there are currently zones with the dirtiest areas, which are marked with red circles. This means that the AQI pollution level in these zones is between 151-200. This indicates a high concentration of polluting particles.
According to the map, the worst air quality is currently observed in Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, and some settlements in the Kyiv region. These points are marked in red on the map.
