SOURCE APPORTIONMENT OF PM10, PM2.5 AND PM1 IN THE LARGER CITY IN THE NORTH OF ALBANIA

Florian Mandija (), Jozef Bushati (), Piro Zoga () and Floran Vila ()
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Florian Mandija: Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra, Albania
Jozef Bushati: Advising Information Students Center, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Albania
Piro Zoga: Department of Engineering and Mineral Sources, Faculty of Geology and Mines, Polytechnic University, Albania
Floran Vila: Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, Albania

Regional Science Inquiry, 2011, vol. III, issue 1, 85-94

Abstract: In this paper we are focused on the determination of particulate matter concentrations in different locations in Shkodra city, Albania, and rural areas around it. Monitoring results show that principal aerosol sources in the city of Shkodra are traffic and residential activities. Overall measurement results show a particularly problematic situation, where PM concentrations in the city clearly exceed international recommendations. To improve this situation, it is recommended to order traffic, reconstruct existing roads, substitute old vehicles with new ones, and improve also the fuel quality.

Keywords: PM concentrations; monitoring campaign; air quality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C21 O18 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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