Sedimentable Atmospheric Dust in Administrative Offices In the Districts of the Province of Leoncio Prado, Peru: A Diagnosis for the Fulfillment of the Objective of Sustainable Development-Health and Well-Being

Abstract

Objective: Evaluate the level of atmospheric settleable dust concentration in three administrative offices of six district municipalities in the province of Leoncio Prado, Huánuco; from May to October 2022. Method: The methodology of passive sampling with receptor plates was employed, and the atmospheric settleable dust sampling equipment was placed in the administrative offices of civil registry, reception, and human resources. Results: The civil registry administrative office of the Castillo Grande District Municipality recorded an average concentration of 1.121 mg/cm²/30 days. In the Pueblo Nuevo District Municipality, the civil registry office recorded 0.530 mg/cm²/30 days and the reception office recorded 0.539 mg/cm²/30 days. All of these exceed the maximum permissible limit established by the World Health Organization (WHO) (0.5 mg/cm²/30 days). Contribution: This study will contribute to improving air quality and safeguarding the health of workers in these administrative offices affected by pollution, thereby ensuring a healthier work environment.