Data shows that during the incident, levels reached 200 µg/m³, pushing the monthly average for April to 3,02 µg/m³. This figure exceeds the 2 µg/m³ annual reference threshold established by international environmental standards.
“"There is no air quality problem in Camp de Tarragona. Data indicates quality is good, but we must continue measuring as there is always room for improvement."
Despite the spring peak, the annual average in El Morell for 2025 dropped to 1,20 µg/m³, showing an improvement over 2024. Scientific monitoring led by the Rovira i Virgili University (URV) confirmed that 90% of the recorded values remained well within safety parameters.
Regarding benzene, the only compound with a legal limit of 5 µg/m³, all 22 monitoring points stayed below 1.5 µg/m³. However, slight increases were noted in areas near the southern petrochemical hub, including La Canonja and Bonavista, compared to previous years.
