Air quality is one of the most pressing challenges for public health. Dedicated monitoring devices allow the calculation of the indoor air pollution index, highlighting potentially harmful working conditions for the health of the occupants.
Why Monitor Air Quality
Air pollution is considered the main environmental risk to human health. High concentrations of PM, CO₂, and TVOCs can cause harmful health effects, such as respiratory issues and allergies. This highlights the need to adopt policies and technological solutions to improve air quality in outdoor spaces and, more importantly, in the indoor environments we occupy daily.
Indeed, recent studies show that 96% of Europeans living in cities are daily exposed to excessive concentrations of PM2.5, considered one of the most harmful pollutants to health. Data reveals also that people spend about 90% of their time indoors. Despite the importance of good ventilation, studies estimate at 50% the inefficiency of ventilation systems. This condition significantly increases the risk of exposure to poor air quality.
Regulations and New Standards
The urgency for more effective monitoring measures has led to a revision of current air quality standards. Directive 2024/2881, adopted by the European Commission in October 2024, sets new limits and emission reduction targets to be achieved by 2050. This directive places particular emphasis on pollutants such as fine particulate matter (PM), total volatile organic compounds (VOC), and carbon monoxide (CO), aiming to protect public health and improve air quality in both outdoor and indoor environments.
Benefits
An air quality monitoring system allows for:
- Improving air quality and ventilation through timely alerts about high pollutant levels;
- Enhancing people’s health by reducing the risk of respiratory issues and allergies;
- Monitoring emissions from machinery and systems to reduce pollution;
- Optimizing system consumption with a focus on energy savings;
- Reducing environmental impact, promoting greater sustainability.
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