Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
RH Rahate, Dr. RM Paradhi and RV Tayade

Abstract:
Chandrapur district consists of coal based power plants, coal mines, coal washeries, cement industries, hence there is need to know air quality, which impact on human and plant health. Air pollutants namely SO₂, NO₂, RSPM, SPM and AQI were monitor during 2019, 2020 and 2021 at various recording station and compared with national ambient air quality standards. SO₂ and NO₂ concentration were under the limit. Highest SO₂ concentration was recorded by old MIDC station, whereas highest NO₂ concentration was monitored by SRO office station. Ghuggus was most polluted station due to high concentration of RSPM, SPM and AQI.