Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Members of sensitive grous may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
Medvode
08.11.2025
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8.7 °C
north-west
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PM10 are dust particles or air particles that have a diameter smaller than 10 micrometers. These particles are so small that they can be inhaled and penetrate deep into the respiratory tract (dust, pollen, particles from industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and other small particles found in the air). High concentrations of these particles in the air pose a health risk to people, especially those with respiratory diseases.
Benzene is a colorless liquid with a distinctive odor reminiscent of gasoline. Exposure to excessive benzene in the air can have harmful effects on human health. Among other things, it can cause respiratory tract irritation and symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, and respiratory inflammation.
Toluene is a colorless liquid with a paint-like odor. It is often used as a solvent in various industrial processes (found in paints, varnishes, adhesives, cleaners, and other products). Inhaling toluene vapors can cause respiratory tract irritation, leading to symptoms such as coughing, sore throat, difficulty breathing, and nausea.
Ethylbenzene is a flammable, colorless liquid with a distinctive odor similar to gasoline. It is used in various industrial processes. Exposure to ethylbenzene can cause some health effects, but these effects are generally less pronounced compared to some other aromatic hydrocarbons, such as toluene.
M-xylene and p-xylene are aromatic hydrocarbons based on benzene, with two methyl substituents. Both compounds are colorless liquids and have various industrial uses, particularly in the production of polymers. For example, para-xylene is used as a raw material in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which is used to make plastic bottles and fibers. Meta-xylene is used as a solvent and as a raw material in various chemical processes. Exposure to m-xylene and p-xylene can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract.
O-xylene is one of the isomers of dimethylbenzene and, like m-xylene and p-xylene, is an aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents. Exposure to o-xylene can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, skin, and throat.