Short-Term Introduction of Air Pollutants from Fireworks During Diwali in Rural Palwal, Haryana, India: A Case Study

2017 5th International Conference on Environment Pollution and Prevention

生态环境科学

Gautam, S.^1,2 ; Yadav, A.^2 ; Pillarisetti, A.^3 ; Smith, K.^3 ; Arora, N.^2

Marwadi University, Rajkot, India^1

INCLEN Trust International, Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi, India^2

School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United States^3

关键词: Air pollutants;    Ambient air concentration;    CO concentrations;    Elevated level;    Health impact;    Indian standards;    PM2.5 concentration;    Short term;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/120/1/012009/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/120/1/012009

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

The contribution of firework-related air pollutants into the rural atmosphere was monitored by measuring ambient air concentrations of PM2.5, CO, and metals over Mitrol- Aurangabad, Haryana, India, before, during, and after the 2015 Diwali celebration. PM2.5concentrations were observed to be approximately 5 times and 12 times higher than Indian and WHO 24-h standards, respectively. CO concentrations on the day of Diwali were found to be nearly 7.5 times and nearly 1.5 times higher than Indian standards and WHO 8-h standards, respectively. Increased concentrations of SO4, K, N3, Al, and Na were observed. SO4, K, N3, Al, and Na were found between approximately 2 and 5 times higher on festival days than on a normal, non-festival day in November. Use of firecrackers during Diwali and surrounding celebrations thus contribute to decreased air quality and elevated levels of air pollutants associated with adverse health impacts. Optimization or controlled use of firecrackers during Diwali is suggested in rural areas.