Stručni rad
https://doi.org/10.51558/2232-7568.2025.18.1-2.33
Presence of Pollutants in the Air of The Industrial and Urban Areas of the Municipality of Lukavac
Sanja Brekalo-Lazarević
; Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo
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Almir Zukić
; Faculty of Medicine, University of Tuzla
Hana Alihodžić
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
Abdel Đozić
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
Emir Horozić
; Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla
Ivana Lazarević
; Clinic for Internal Diseases (Cardiology), Clinical Center, University of Tuzla
Bahrudin Hadziefendić
; Eurofarm Centar Tuzla
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
Economic, technological, and industrial development, along with rising energy demand in Tuzla Canton, particularly in the municipality of Lukavac has led to increased air pollution and environmental degradation, affecting water and soil quality. This paper analyzes data on air pollutants in the urban and industrial areas of Lukavac for 2018 and 2019. Data for the urban area were obtained from the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Tuzla Canton, while industrial data came from Global Ispat Coke Industry Lukavac. In 2018, sulfur dioxide levels in the urban area exceeded limit values, while PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides were particularly high during winter months due to natural and anthropogenic factors. Carbon monoxide remained within permitted levels. In 2019, sulfur dioxide and particulate matter occasionally exceeded limits, while nitrogen oxides, ozone, and carbon monoxide were below them. In the industrial zone, annual concentrations of carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and particulate matter exceeded permitted values in both years, although sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides met regulatory limits. Air pollution poses serious health risks, increasing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, especially among vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, and industrial workers.
Ključne riječi
air pollution; pollutants; urban area; industrial area
Hrčak ID:
345297
URI
Datum izdavanja:
11.3.2026.
Posjeta: 269 *