A Modern Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station Inaugurated in Telavi
Environmental pollution monitoring
A new automatic station has been added to the ambient air quality monitoring network in Telavi, Kakheti region, as part of the “Save the Nature - Georgia” project, supported by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the Swiss government. Currently, there are 16 ambient air quality monitoring stations operating throughout the country, including 14 automatic stations and 2 mobile stations.
The new station was inaugurated by the First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Ms. Nino Tandilashvili, Deputy Head of Development Cooperation at the Swedish Embassy, Ms. Eva Atterlöv Frisell, and State Representative in the Kakheti region, Mr. Giorgi Aladashvili.
“A new automatic station has been added to the ambient air quality monitoring network in the city of Telavi. The expansion of the monitoring network allows not only the residents of Telavi but also everyone who visits the city to access information about air quality through this high-tech station. It’s worth noting that the station is located in a schoolyard, marking another step forward in raising environmental awareness among the next generation. Together with our new generation, we are building a European future, one of the main principles of which is ensuring a clean and healthy environment. I would like to thank the local government and our partners for their support, and I want to emphasize that we will continue to take appropriate measures to improve air quality in the country,” stated Nino Tandilashvili.
Ms. Eva Atterlöv Frisell, Deputy Head of Development Cooperation at the Swedish Embassy, highlighted the importance of the fruitful cooperation between the two countries.
“The expansion of the ambient air quality monitoring network and access to the data are essential steps for the country and significant achievements. Therefore, the Swiss government will continue to support Georgia in this direction,” stated Ms. Atterlöv Frisell.
Mr. Giorgi Aladashvili, State Representative in the Kakheti Region, emphasized the importance of the new ambient air quality monitoring station for the region and noted that the station will provide comprehensive air quality data for local residents and visitors.
The Head of the Development Cooperation Environmental Program of the Swedish Embassy, Ms. Khatuna Zaldastanishvili, the Mayor of Telavi Municipality, Mr. Levan Andriashvili, Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University Rector, Mr. Shalva Tchkadua, the project manager of the central implementation unit of the "Save the Nature - Georgia" project, Ms. Natia Beridze, as well as representatives from international organizations and local self-government, attended the opening ceremony of the station.
It is worth noting that the station is equipped with modern standard devices, enabling it to provide the National Environmental Agency with comprehensive data on the state of ambient air quality within 24 hours. As a result of monitoring, the contents of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx, NO, NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), ozone (O3), solid particles (PM10, PM2.5), and BETX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes) are determined in the ambient air.
