On Monday, the Belgian Interregional Environment Agency (IRCEL - CELINE) has announced a deterioration in air quality and informed the population. The information threshold of 35 µg/m³ for PM2.5 (24-hour rolling average) was exceeded in Flanders and Brussels.
Given that average concentrations are expected to remain above 35 µg/m³ in PM2.5 (as a rolling 24-hour average) and/or 50 µg/m3 in PM10 (as a rolling 24-hour average) for more than 24 hours, the information phase is activated in Flanders and Brussels.
What to do concretely?
To limit pollutant emissions, we encourage you to choose an alternative means of transport to the car, limit your journeys, turn down your heating, etc.
In terms of your commute to work, we advise you to:
- Take public transport, if possible
- Opt for carpooling
- Apply the principles of eco-driving if travel by car is unavoidable.
Inform and prepare
Download the "Brussels Air" app to be informed about the air quality in Brussels. The app will also notify you in the event of an alarm due to a pollution peak.
