SOURCE APPORTIONMENT OF PM10, PM2.5 AND PM1 IN THE LARGER CITY IN THE NORTH OF ALBANIA

In this paper we are focused on the determination of particulate matter concentrations in different locations in Shkodra city, Albania, and rural areas around it. Monitoring results show that principal aerosol sources in the city of Shkodra are traffic and residential activities. Overall measurement results show a particularly problematic situation, where PM concentrations in the city clearly exceed international recommendations. To improve this situation, it is recommended to order traffic, reconstruct existing roads, substitute old vehicles with new ones, and improve also the fuel quality.