Definition

A pollutant of interest for a measurement.

Definition and Description

A target pollutant refers to a specific air pollutant or chemical substance that is the subject of monitoring, measurement, or regulation in environmental and air quality assessments. Target pollutants are typically selected based on their potential health and environmental impacts, regulatory significance, or relevance to a particular study or assessment. These pollutants are often the focus of efforts to control and reduce their emissions to protect human health and the environment.