🇪🇺Hungary

Air Quality in Budapest

Budapest's Danube valley location can trap winter pollution. The city has improved significantly but still faces smog events.

📊 AQI Monitoring

Hungary uses OLM monitoring with EAQI. Budapest has 15+ stations across districts.

Standard: European Air Quality Index (EAQI)

⚠️ Key Pollutants

  • Traffic emissions
  • Residential heating
  • Industrial sources

Local Regulations

Smog alerts trigger traffic restrictions. EU standards being implemented.

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Indoor Air Quality Tips for Budapest

  • Check levegominoseg.hu
  • Buda hills have better air than Pest lowlands
  • HEPA recommended for city apartments

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