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Air Quality
A system of assessing air quality was introduced by the Environment Act 1995. The Government has produced a National Air
Quality Strategy and set objectives for seven pollutants:
- Benzene
- 1,3-Butadiene
- Lead
- Carbon Monoxide
- Nitrogen Dioxide
- Fine Particles (PM10)
- Sulphur Dioxide
Local Authorities, including Blaby District Council, are under a duty to review and assess the levels of these pollutants
in their areas, and predict whether national action is sufficient to bring about compliance with the objectives.
Where a failure is envisaged, the area concerned is to be declared an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).
The Division operates sophisticated air quality monitoring equipment which continually measures a pollutant gas called
Nitrogen Dioxide mainly caused by vehicles emissions, and microscopic dust particles. Visit our Monitoring Data web page for
more information.
Alternatively for further general information on Air Quality, visit the ARIC Website.
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