Air Quality
The Environmental Health Division has a number of responsibilities, with respect to air quality including:-
Air Quality Review and Assessment.
The Review and assessment of air quality under the Environment Act 1995 was completed in 2001. Recently an updated screening and assessment has been carried out, this is being scrutinised by DEFRA.
Air Quality Monitoring.
Since 1990 monthly nitrogen dioxide levels have been monitored. The results, indicate that recognised standards, have not been exceeded but there are sites of concern in heavily trafficked areas. The Borough has two Mobile Air Quality Monitoring Stations . These monitor particulates, Nitrogen Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and meteorological conditions. Data is attached in the form of three monthly reports.
Updating and Screening Assessment 2003.
To view the above report please click on the following link
Updating and Screening Assessment 2003
Millennium Report on Air Quality.
Guildford in conjunction with Surrey authorities has produced a Millennium Report on air quality. Copies are available on request.
Control of Commercial Emissions.
Authorisation of certain industrial processes to control and reduce the emission of pollutants. A register is kept within the Environmental Health Division.
Education Initiatives.
An education package including a video "The Air Around us" has been produced in conjunction with other Surrey authorities.
Air Quality Strategy
An Air Quality Strategy has been published after a period of consultation during 2003. The document which can be downloaded from this site sets out how Guildford should approach air quality from a strategic viewpoint. The initiation is voluntary listing a number of initiatives which can be followed as a template for the future.
You can view below the latest three hourly bulletin from the Air Quality Station please which is located on the corner of Bridge Street and Walnut Tree close.
Further information can be obtained from:
Gary Durrant, Principal Environmental Health Officer
Tel: 01483 444373
Fax: 01483 444546
e-mail: [email protected]