The Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Directorate at the Ministry of Environment stated that the results of ambient air quality monitoring for 2024 showed that air quality in Jordan was moderate on most days of the year.
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In a press statement, the Directorate added that the Ministry continuously monitors air and water quality in accordance with relevant national legislation, ensuring public health and environmental protection.
It explained that the results from air and water quality monitoring stations across the Kingdom generally indicate acceptable levels, with occasional exceedances of particulate matter concentrations (PM2.5 and PM10) on certain days due to natural and human factors.
The Directorate pointed out that the national air quality monitoring network consists of 27 fixed stations, in addition to a mobile laboratory and portable monitoring devices used to measure air quality in various locations. The Ministry reviews and analyzes this data periodically to take necessary actions when needed.
According to the Directorate, no continuous exceedances were recorded in 2024 for the annual and daily limits of key gaseous pollutants (such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone), with emissions remaining within permissible levels under national technical standards.
Instances of elevated particulate matter levels were mainly attributed to dust storms, seasonal winds, and waste burning incidents in some areas—a phenomenon also observed in neighboring countries.
Regarding network expansion, the Directorate stated that there are plans to increase the geographical coverage of the national monitoring network in the coming years as part of efforts to improve the accuracy of environmental data and support decision-making. Jordan also seeks to enhance regional cooperation and knowledge exchange with neighboring countries in air quality monitoring.
Water Monitoring
On water resources, the Directorate noted the continuation of the National Water Quality Monitoring Program, which involves collecting samples from various sources (wastewater, dams, groundwater, valleys and streams, as well as household and industrial water sources) and conducting laboratory tests to ensure compliance with standards, with corrective actions taken when necessary.
It highlighted that automated monitoring stations operate around the clock to provide real-time data that supports water resource management.
In 2024, samples were collected from diverse sources including groundwater, streams, valleys, dams, domestic wastewater, and industrial effluents. These samples underwent laboratory testing to verify compliance with established standards.
The National Water Quality Monitoring Program also operates 13 automatic stations that function 24/7, providing real-time data to support decision-making and enhance the efficiency of water resource management.
--(Al-Mamlaka)
