Armenia to shift to new air quality assessment standards

ArmInfo. The Armenian government is modernizing the air quality monitoring system. The decision was made during a government meeting on August 14.

As part of the decision, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the  procedure establishing new air quality assessment standards,  measurement methods and station locations.  It is noted that the goal  of this decision is to modernize the air quality monitoring system,  bringing it into line with international standards and the  requirements of the European Union (EU). The strictest standards set  forth by the World Health Organization (WHO) are taken as a basis.

The new standards will be implemented in two stages. Starting 2030,  air quality standards will align with the requirements of the  European Union (EU) and the fourth phase indicators of the World  Health Organization (WHO). By 2035, the strictest air quality  standards proposed by WHO will be established.  Additionally, there  are plans  to completely modernize the air quality monitoring system  by 2030. This includes  setting up 14 stationary and 2 mobile  monitoring stations, as well as upgrading chemical laboratories for  measuring organic pollutants and heavy metals.