Air quality monitoring under the Environment and Planning Act 2024

Areas of concern for both NO₂ and PM₁₀

In these designated areas, municipalities and provinces collect data from their roads to monitor concentrations of NO₂ and PM₁₀. These areas include urban agglomerations and municipalities such as Amsterdam/Haarlem, The Hague/Leiden, Rotterdam/Dordrecht, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Arnhem and Etten-Leur. The specific municipalities within these areas of concern are listed in Article 5.51, paragraph 2, of the Environmental Quality Decree (Besluit kwaliteit leefomgeving, BKL).

Areas of concern for particulate matter only (PM₁₀)

In some municipalities, relatively high concentrations of particulate matter (PM₁₀) are measured, primarily as a result of livestock farming. In these designated areas, municipalities and provinces collect data on livestock farms to monitor PM₁₀ concentrations. This requirement applies to livestock farms that emit more than 800 kg of particulate matter per year, or more than 500 kg per year if the background concentration of PM₁₀ in those areas exceeds 27 µg/m³. The PM₁₀ areas of concern are listed in Article 5.51, paragraph 3, of the BKL and include municipalities such as Asten, Barneveld, Bernheze, Ede, Leudal, Nederweert, Scherpenzeel and Venray.

The importance of insight and data

Monitoring air quality in these designated areas is a crucial step towards safeguarding the health of our communities. The data collected provides insight into air quality and can help inform sound decisions on policy and project development.

Caeli: Your partner in satellite-based air quality monitoring

At Caeli, we understand the importance of data-driven decision-making and improving air quality. Our innovative approach uses satellite data and advanced algorithms to deliver air quality information with unprecedented precision and detail. This enables both local authorities and communities to rely on factual, accurate information when making important decisions.

We believe that accurate monitoring and insight into air quality are the first steps towards creating a cleaner, healthier future and a healthier living environment. Our data can be directly compared with WHO air quality guidelines and European standards, ensuring that the information is relevant and aligned with international benchmarks.

Working together for a cleaner future

Caeli is ready to work with your municipality and provide the insights and data needed to improve air quality. Our goal is to contribute to the health and well-being of your community through data and innovative technology.

If you are interested in exploring how Caeli can support your air quality initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact us. Together, we can work towards cleaner air and a better future.

Get in touch

We would be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. You can contact Martin Smit at martin@caeli.nl or call +31 6 55772285.

At Caeli, we believe in a world with clean air and healthy communities. Let’s work together to make this a reality.