The influence of the industrial complex on the atmospheric air in the Sverdlovsk region

Abstract

The work is dedicated to studying the level dynamics of polluting substances emissions into the atmosphere of Yekaterinburg city and the Sverdlovsk region in the period of 2012-2016. In the process of our work we found out an insignificant reduction of main indicators values such as SI, HR, and IPA to estimate the atmospheric air quality. Nevertheless, the level of the air pollution in Yekaterinburg city remained high in the stated period. We also suggested some methods to reduce enterprises emissions in the article, which will lead to improving the air quality. In the result of our work it was established that the main pollutants are suspended particles, nitrogen dioxides, phenol, and benzene. Moreover, the connection between the atmospheric air pollution degree and the Sverdlovsk region population's health was determined. © 2018 Institute of Physics Publishing. All rights reserved