CAQM Evaluates Air Pollution Control Efforts in National Capital Region
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CAQM Reviews NCR Air Quality Enforcement, Identifies 131 Violations
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News18•24-02-2026, 23:30
CAQM Reviews NCR Air Quality Enforcement, Identifies 131 Violations
•The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed enforcement and inspection activities in the National Capital Region (NCR) from February 4 to February 18.
•Flying squads conducted 318 inspections across key air pollution sectors, including industrial units, construction, road dust, and diesel generator sets.
•Inspections revealed 131 violations: 4 in construction/demolition, 123 in industrial, and 4 related to diesel generator sets.
•The review meeting on February 20 also focused on road dust mitigation measures like mechanized sweeping and water sprinkling.
•Agencies were advised to enhance vigilance and strictly adhere to dust abatement measures, especially in high-traffic areas.
