A review of 26 years air quality monitoring program in the industrial area of Thirrasio plain, Greece

Περίληψη

Thriasio Plain is the first and the major industrial zone of Greece that includes a significant number of heavy industries, various industrial installations and logistic facilities. This paper presents a review of a 26-years (1986 2012) air quality monitoring program carried out from two local environmental agencies and the Ministry of Environment. In order to present a more holistic approach, two Air Quality indices that include all air pollutants measured in the area, were used. The results indicated an improvement of air quality in the area during the last years. The air pollution episodes were reduced. The major contribution to the values produced by air quality indices was made by PM10 and Ozone, while the other pollutants showed a minor contribution.