Main Inspectorate of Environmental Protection commits to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019, on the digital accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities.

The accessibility declaration applies to the website Air Quality.

• Website publication date: May 10, 2012
• Date of last significant update: November 29, 2024

 

Digital Accessibility Status

This website is partially compliant with the annex to the Digital Accessibility Act of April 4, 2019, concerning the accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public entities, due to the incompatibilities or exclusions listed below.

Inaccessible Content

Non-compliance with the Annex

• The data search form on the "Data Bank" page may be problematic for people using screen readers. You can use the ready-to-download files available at the beginning of the "Data Bank" page. Files named "Measurement results from the year …" contain spreadsheets with measurement results for all pollutants measured in each year. You can also get information by contacting us via email at sekretariatdm@gios.gov.pl or by calling us at +48 22 574 27 00.

Content Not Covered by Regulations

• Archival documents published on the site before September 23, 2018, are not accessible. We are not legally obligated to adapt them. If you need access to these documents, please contact us and specify which documents require adaptation.

 

Accessibility Declaration Preparation

• Declaration date: December 6, 2019
• Last review date: March 27, 2025

The declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment using the Digital Accessibility Checklist for Websites v. 2.2 (docx, 0.12MB).

 

Accessibility Improvements, Limitations, and Other Information

Plans for Eliminating Digital Accessibility Issues

We have begun work on creating a new, fully digitally accessible, intuitive, and user-friendly website.

 

Feedback and Contact Information

Any issues with the digital accessibility of this website can be reported to Andrzej Szmyt, email: a.szmyt@gios.gov.pl, or by phone at +48 22 577 51 01. You can also contact the Secretariat of the Environmental Monitoring Department at: sekretariatdm@gios.gov.pl, phone: +48 22 574 27 00.

Everyone has the right to request digital accessibility of this website or its elements. When submitting such a request, please provide:

• your full name,
• your contact details (e.g., phone number, email),
• the exact URL where the digital accessibility issue is located,
• a description of the issue and the most convenient solution for you.

We will respond to your request as soon as possible, no later than 7 days from its receipt.

If this deadline is too short, we will inform you and provide a new deadline for resolving the reported issues or providing alternative information. This new deadline will not exceed 2 months.

If we are unable to ensure the digital accessibility of the website or content indicated in your request, we will offer you an alternative way to access it.

 

Handling Requests and Complaints Related to Accessibility

If we refuse to ensure the requested digital accessibility, and you disagree with this refusal, you have the right to file a complaint.

You also have the right to file a complaint if you disagree with the alternative access method we propose in response to your request for digital accessibility.

You may submit a complaint by mail or email to the management of the office:

• Damian Jakubik — General Director of the Main Inspectorate of Environmental Protection
• Address: ul. Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. 3, 02-362 Warsaw
• Email: sekretariatdg@gios.gov.pl

Helpful information can be found on the government portal [gov.pl](https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/zloz-wniosek-o-zapewnienie-dostepnosci-cyfrowej-strony-internetowej-lub-aplikacji-mobilnej). You can also inform the [Ombudsman](https://bip.brpo.gov.pl/) and request intervention in your case.

 

Other Information

Mobile Applications

The Main Inspectorate of Environmental Protection provides the following mobile applications:

• “Air Quality in Poland” Android version — check the accessibility declaration for this app
• “Air Quality in Poland” iOS version — check the accessibility declaration for this app

 

Architectural Accessibility

Headquarters address: **Main Inspectorate of Environmental Protection**, **Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. 3, 02-362 Warsaw**.

The building is located in the city center, in the Ochota district, between Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. and Białobrzeska streets.

The GIOŚ headquarters can be reached by public transport, with buses numbered 136, 154, 167, 172, 186, 208, 414, 521 and trams numbered 1, 7, 9, 14, 15, 25, and you should get off at the "Bitwy Warszawskiej" stop.

The main entrance to the GIOŚ headquarters is located on Bitwy Warszawskiej 1920 r. The premises can also be accessed via the gate from Białobrzeska street after prior notification.

There are public parking spaces available in front of the main entrance. The name of the institution (Main Inspectorate of Environmental Protection) is displayed above the main entrance. The building is not adapted for wheelchair users.

In the main hall, on the left side, there is a security point. Every visitor and guest is registered in the entry/exit log. They are escorted to the meeting location by the person they are meeting with.

You can enter the GIOŚ building with a service dog or guide dog. The building does not have an induction loop, or devices that guide blind or visually impaired people. Additionally, there are no Braille signs in the building. The corridors and elevators are adapted for people with disabilities. The toilets are not adapted for the needs of people with disabilities.

For more information on how to access the building or for further questions, please contact us:

• Phone: +48 22 574 27 00
• Email: sekretariatdm@gios.gov.pl