Pazardzhik Municipality Reports Significant Progress on Air Quality Improvement Project

The Mayor of Pazardzhik Municipality, Petar Kurlenski, announced at a briefing the implementation of the project "Improving Air Quality in Pazardzhik Municipality." Current data on the progress of one of the key measures - the replacement of solid fuel heating devices with ecological alternatives - was presented.

The project essentially started in autumn 2025, and by now first results are already available. As of March 19, 2026, 2458 applications have been submitted under the program, with 1189 contracts signed. Interest in air conditioners remains highest, followed by heat pumps and pellet devices.

As of the current moment, a total of 1873 air conditioners, 104 pellet fireplaces and boilers, as well as 73 air-to-water heat pumps have been contracted and installed.

Data from atmospheric air quality monitoring shows a positive trend - the number of days with exceedances of fine particulate matter remains below the allowable annual levels, while average values stay within norms. A decrease in concentrations compared to peak winter periods is also noted.

Despite the progress achieved, challenges remain. The main source of fine particulate matter pollution in Pazardzhik continues to be household heating with solid fuel, making the implementation of this measure of essential importance.

In the period April - June 2026, information meetings are planned to be held in various neighborhoods, settlements, educational institutions, and pensioners' clubs. The goal is for citizens to be thoroughly informed about the program's opportunities and to receive answers to their questions. The schedules will be announced in advance.

Pazardzhik Municipality urges all citizens who have not yet applied to take advantage of the opportunity and submit their applications.

The implementation of the project is an important step toward achieving cleaner air, more modern heating, and better quality of life for the Municipality's residents.

Source: Novinata.bg