Spatio-Temporal Variation in the Concentration of Inhalable Particulate Matter (PM10) in Uganda.

dc.contributor.authorOnyango, Silver
dc.contributor.authorParks, Beth
dc.contributor.authorAnguma, Simon Katrini
dc.contributor.authorMeng, Qingyu
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-26T21:06:19Z
dc.date.available2020-07-26T21:06:19Z
dc.date.issued2019-05-17
dc.description.abstractLong-term particulate matter (PM10) measurements were conducted during the period January 2016 to September 2017 at three sites in Uganda (Mbarara, Kyebando, and Rubindi) representing a wide range of urbanization. Spatial, temporal and diurnal variations are assessed in this paper. Particulate matter (PM10) samples were collected for 24-h periods on PTFE filters using a calibrated pump and analyzed gravimetrically to determine the average density. Particulate levels were monitored simultaneously using a light scattering instrument to acquire real time data from which diurnal variations were assessed. The PM10 levels averaged over the sampling period at Mbarara, Kyebando, and Rubindi were 5.8, 8.4, and 6.5 times higher than the WHO annual air quality guideline of 20 µg·m−3, and values exceeded the 24-h mean PM10 guideline of 50 µg·m−3 on 83, 100, and 86% of the sampling days. Higher concentrations were observed during dry seasons at all sites. Seasonal differences were statistically significant at Rubindi and Kyebando. Bimodal peaks were observed in the diurnal analysis with higher morning peaks at Mbarara and Kyebando, which points to the impact of traffic sources, while the higher evening peak at Rubindi points to the influence of dust suspension, roadside cooking and open-air waste burning. Long-term measurement showed unhealthy ambient air in all three locations tested in Uganda, with significant spatial and seasonal differences.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThe U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program, Colgate University, Rutgers University, and Mbarara University of Science and Technology.en_US
dc.identifier.citationOnyango, S., Parks, B., Anguma, S., & Meng, Q. (2019). Spatio-Temporal Variation in the Concentration of Inhalable Particulate Matter (PM10) in Uganda. International journal of environmental research and public health, 16(10), 1752.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://dir.muni.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12260/349
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMDPI AGen_US
dc.subjectParticulate pollutionen_US
dc.subjectPM10en_US
dc.subjectAmbient airen_US
dc.subjectUgandaen_US
dc.subjectUrbanizationen_US
dc.titleSpatio-Temporal Variation in the Concentration of Inhalable Particulate Matter (PM10) in Uganda.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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