Pljevlja air quality expected to decline with heating season

The start of the heating season is expected to worsen air quality in Pljevlja. The Municipal Environmental Protection Service has warned that individual heating units and stoves, combined with unfavorable meteorological conditions, could increase the concentration of harmful substances in the air.

Air pollution in Pljevlja has been a long-standing issue, driven by sources such as the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant and the Pljevlja Coal Mine. During cold, dry, and foggy nights, concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 particles are likely to rise due to atmospheric pressure and temperature inversions in the valley.

Authorities have advised citizens to maintain chimneys regularly, use appropriate fuels, and avoid burning waste. During periods of high pollution, residents—particularly children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—are advised to limit outdoor activities.