The Environmental Atlas of Abu Dhabi Emirate

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A IR Q UALITY L EVELS OF P ARTICULATE M ATTER E XCEEDANCE

Ra's al- Khaimah

Umm al-Qaiwain

Air quality in the Abu Dhabi Emirate is regulated and monitored by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi. The Air Quality Management (AQM) programme monitors ambient air quality and meteorological conditions at ten fixed stations around the Emirate to identify trends and provide feedback on the need for appropriate emission control technologies. The indicators that are measured include particulate matter, ozone, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and volatile organic compounds. Indicators are monitored to ensure concentrations do not exceed applicable standards at the federal level.

For 2009, particulate matter (PM 10 ) was the only indicator at all stations that consistently exceeded applicable federal regulations; elevated PM 10 levels are generally attributed to industrial activities, vehicle emissions and local climatic conditions. PM 10 levels are on average higher in desert environments as a result of wind-blown sand and dust. The guideline for particulate matter for the Emirate is not to exceed 150µg/m 3 in a twenty-four-hour period. The highest concentrations of PM 10 during 2009 were recorded in the industrial city of Mussafah.

A r a b i a n G u l f

Ajman

Sharjah

Qatar

Dubai

25°N

25°N

Taweela

Shwaib

Al Faq

Samha

Mkasib

103

Al Hayer

Qaffay

78

Abu Dhabi

Shahama

175

58

Muhayyimat

Sweihan

Ghaghah

26

Musaffah

96

67

Bani Yas

Yahir

Al Ain

Jebel Dhanna

Al-Sulaimat

Bu Samra

As Sad

Remah

Al Khatim

Al Khazna

Ghuwaifat

Ruwais

Az Zahir

Mirfa

Sila'a

Al Hamra

Tarif

Mezyed

24°N

24°N

88

Abu Dhabi Western Region

Al Arad

Al Ain Abu Dhabi

Ghayathi

Habshan

Bid al-Mutawa

83

Al Wijan

Madinat Zayed

Bu Hasa

Al Qua'a

Oman

104

Mouzaira'a

Shah

Towns

Khannur

Large/Medium Towns Small Towns

Liwa

Roads

Qiesah

Aradah

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23°N

Dual Carriageway Single Carriageway/Graded Particulate Matter Exceedances 2009 Number of exceeding days in PM 10

Hamim

Al Ain

Western Region

Umm Az-Zumul

Saudi Arabia

20

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20

40 Kilometres

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