Critical air quality in Göttingen: Fine dust endangers our health!

Critical air quality in Göttingen: Fine dust endangers our health!

Bürgerstraße, 37073 Göttingen, Deutschland - The air quality in Göttingen is currently in focus, since current measurements indicate an increased load on fine dust. On December 27, 2024, the Göttinger Tageblatt that the measuring station in Bürgerstrasse collects data on air quality. The measurements take into account fine dust particles up to PM10 and define the limit values ​​for air pollution.

The limit values ​​for fine dust are 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, with an exceedance of 35 times a year. The air quality is evaluated using Three: fine dust, nitrogen dioxide and ozone. The limit values ​​are clearly defined and range from "very bad" to "bad" to "moderate". A significant fine dust pollution is expected, especially during New Year's Eve, which results from fireworks.

Current air quality assessment

according to an investigation by news.de Göttingen currently suffers from a high level of fine dust. The air quality index (LQI) currently shows a risk level of orange, which means that air pollution is classified as unhealthy for sensitive people. The maximum value of the LQi in Göttingen was 119.

The main pollutant in this region is a fine dust, the particle sizes of which include PM10, PM2.5 and PM1. The recommendations for sensitive people include a reduction in physical activities outdoors. The sources of fine dust pollution are diverse and range from road traffic to emissions from power plants to agricultural practices and natural phenomena.