Outdoor air quality data analysis of Al-Mansoriah residential area (Kuwait): Air quality indices results

Abstract

Environmental awareness is of growing concern in the state of Kuwait, especially after the recognition of Kuwait Environment Public Authority (KUEPA) as a separate entity with legal power back in 2001. In this communication, the outdoor air quality data collected over the period of five years (2000-2004) were analyzed for Al-Mansoriah residential area in Al- Asemah Capital Governorate (Kuwait). Data points were in two different time spans; five minute original data points and hourly mean averages. Air Quality Indices (AQI) based on the following pollutants: SO2, CO, O3 and NO 2 were calculated. Based on CO and SO2, the AQI was determined good ranging between an annual mean of 0.06-0.15. Based on ground level ozone and nitrogen dioxide AQI resulted in the moderate category for the period of study.