On February 10, 2026, new air quality monitoring equipment was successfully installed at two measuring sites: Gorenje Polje (Vodorna) and Deskle (near the kindergarten) as part of the MultiPart project. The installation marks an important milestone in strengthening the environmental monitoring infrastructure and supporting high-resolution air quality assessment in the region.
A comprehensive set of instruments for measuring atmospheric composition and particulate matter has been installed at both measurement sites. These include online instruments for carbonaceous aerosol measurements - a Total Carbon Analyzer and an Aethalometer, a mercury analyzer, air sampling units, and PM2.5 and PM10 particle samplers. Continuous measurements of gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) are also performed, as well as monitoring of BTX compounds (benzene, toluene, and xylene).
The Deskle measuring site was equipped with instruments for carbonaceous aerosol measurements, CO₂ measurement system, as well as meteorological sensors for temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind conditions. A PM2.5 particle sampler was also installed for comprehensive aerosol chemical characterisation.
The newly installed monitoring systems will provide valuable data on air pollution sources, atmospheric processes and environmental impacts. These measurements contribute to the broader project objectives of improving air quality assessment, supporting evidence-based decision-making and advancing the scientific understanding of atmospheric pollution dynamics.
