Air Pollution
We monitor air quality levels to ensure that the people, animals and property of the district stay safe and healthy.
Air pollution happens when harmful substances are allowed into the air. The main pollutant affecting our air is nitrogen dioxide, but problems can also be caused by increased levels of carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, lead, ground level ozone, small particles and cancer causing chemicals like benzene.
We operate a monitoring programme for atmospheric pollutants using a network of equipment, and take action to make sure that problems are dealt with swiftly.
You can find out more about air pollution and the laws that help us to take action against it on the Environment Agency website. You might also like to look at our pages about Smoke Control.
If you have a query about air quality, or think that someone near you is polluting the air, please contact our Clean and Green hotline (details below) or use our Online Form.
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