Monitoring and calculation of the air pollution standard index (APSI) of Bandung Regency

Abstract

Air pollution is directly proportional to the rate of economic growth. With the growing economic life, more people will use high-tech materials, which can cause air pollution. The main problem of this pollution is decreasing air quality. This decrease in air quality is caused by many things, including excessive environmental exploitations, industrial activity, energy use, and vehicles exhaust emissions, all of which trigger pollution problems. Bandung Regency is surrounded by many industries, i.e., textile, garment, metal, printing, metal, food, furniture, and plastic. Thus, monitoring air pollution is imperative. The air parameters measured were Carbon monoxide and Nitrogen dioxide. The measurement duration is every 14 days, from June to July 2021. The sample location is divided into four regions, Margahayu, Kopo Katapang, Baleendah, and Dayeuh Kolot. The method used was the MCU 6814 sensor which has been calibrated by IQAir. Carbon monoxide measurements were taken every 8 hours, while nitrogen dioxide was measured every hour of the day. The average measurement for the four areas in the morning and evening was relatively good, 3-5 g/m3 for CO in the morning and 10-14 g/m3 at peak activity during the day. These results indicated the unhealthy air category.