Beleg Air Pollution Scale

The Beleg air pollution scale is a scale to measure the danger associated with the level of air pollution in a given location. It was proposed by Rizan environmental scientist, Jean Beleg. Belegs scale was later cited by sixth Officer of Residence Kristiina Altena during her proposal to provide aid to cities and towns with a high Beleg rating.

Rating	Criteria
1	No significant pollution. This level is most commonly associated with wide spans of unsettled nature with little human interaction.
2	Little pollution. This level of pollution will likely not lead to any long term harmful effects for people living in its effected area. This level is typical for rural towns and villages.
3	Average pollution. Development of medical complications is unlikely, but possible. This level of pollution is typical for suburban towns and small cities.
4	Severe pollution. People living in this level of pollution are likely to develop breathing difficulty without occasional use of protective gear such as masks or respirators, which should be used when near the source of heavy pollution. This level of pollution is typical for large cities.
5	Highly severe pollution. Long term severe detrimental health effects are all but guaranteed without daily use of protective gear such as masks and respirators when outside. Pollution at this level is usually visible in the air. This level of pollution is typical for large factory cities.
6	Deadly pollution. Pollution quickly creates severe medical issues in people living within it's area. Masks and respirators must be in constant use. The life expectancy in these areas are on average 40 years lower than in level 3 areas. Pollution is visible in the air. Air is described as "thick" or "difficult to breathe" - it is unclear whether this is because of the air quality itself or long term exposure to level 6 air.