Referential calculation of particulate matter in the air as a factor of environmental pollution in the urban area of the city of Pujilí

Authors

  • Paola Vallejo Choez Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
  • Carmen González Moya Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial
  • Fredy Mena Mora Universidad Central del Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29019/enfoqueute.v7n2.99

Keywords:

environmental quality, air pollution, pollution, deterioration of the environment, public health

Abstract

This is a preliminary investigation on the environmental quality of the city of Pujilí, made from the collection of samples of particulate matter and vehicular traffic counts on six points of the city. The methodology is based on the provisions of the Unified Text of Secondary Environmental Legislation for measuring atmospheric particulate matter, and the use of count tables for vehicle registration. The results reflect the impact of vehicular traffic, the characteristics of the rolling road layer, soil erosion, and climate on air pollution and its impact on the health of the population.

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Published

2016-06-30

How to Cite

Vallejo Choez, P., González Moya, C., & Mena Mora, F. (2016). Referential calculation of particulate matter in the air as a factor of environmental pollution in the urban area of the city of Pujilí. Enfoque UTE, 7(2), pp. 109 - 119. https://doi.org/10.29019/enfoqueute.v7n2.99

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Miscellaneous

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