SURVEY OF AMBIENT POLLUTION IN CHENGDE CITY AND THE CONTROL MEASURES

The combination of unfavourable siting of industry and housing areas, of the use of low grade coal and of stagnant meteorological conditions is responsible for high pollutant concentrations in Cheng De. As this city is famous for its Mountain Resort, an array of temples and palac es of great historical value, assessment of air pollution and of the c ontribution of different sources and the development of abatement meas ures is necessary. Control schemes to prevent health problems and dama ge to buildings are proposed.