Assessment of environmental status of Lucknow city

Monitoring of Environmental Status of Lucknow city with respect to air and noise is being conducted by IITR, since 1997 twice in a year (pre-monsoon and post-monsoon in the month of May and October respectively) to assess the environmental quality and its trends. This study was conducted with the following aims and objectives: To assess the ambient air quality with respect to RSPM, SO2, NOx and trace metals (lead and nickel); To study trends of pollutants over a period of time; To assess day and night time noise to ensure compliance of permissible noise levels; To create a database for future use; To create public awareness about environmental pollution. The study is conducted during the month of March to May, 2010 representing the pre monsoon (summer) period.