Ambient air quality of SO2 and NO2 in settlements around industrial area of Makassar 2019

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to determine the air quality of Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) in settlements around the industrial area of Makassar.

Methods

This research is an observational study with a descriptive approach. The population in this study was the ambient air quality in the settlements from four areas around the industrial area of Makassar.

Results

The results showed that ambient air quality parameters SO₂ and NO₂ at several locations in settlements around industrial area were in a good category based on the calculation results of air pollution standard index value (ISPU) which were in the range 0–50 which does not give effect to human or animal health and does not affect plants, buildings or aesthetic values. It is expected that government or related agencies should be preventing health impacts on communities.