Environment. Once the first PM10 thresholds have been exceeded in the city, the first level measures are activated

Environment. Once the first PM10 thresholds have been exceeded in the city, the first level measures are activated

Milan, January 13 2022 - Following the surveys carried out by ARPA, the Regional Environment Agency, the exceeding of the first threshold of PM13 values ​​was certified today, Thursday 10 January. Therefore, starting tomorrow, Friday 14 January, the first level temporary and emergency measures for improving air quality as established by the Air Plan of the Po Valley basin and the Lombardy Region are active in Milan.

The temporary and emergency measures of the regional Air Plan are triggered when PM10 concentration levels exceed the value of 50 μg/m3 for four consecutive days. The temporary measures are activated by the day following the control day, i.e. Tuesday and Friday, and remain in force until the following control day. 

The emergency lockdown is in force every day, including Saturdays and Sundays and midweek holidays, from 8am to 30pm. 

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Updated: 13/01/2022