Better information for the Northern Ireland public on air quality
The air quality website, ‘Northern Ireland Air’ at www.airqualityni.co.uk
provides a ‘one stop shop’ resource for information covering all aspects of air pollution in Northern Ireland.
The site provides information on:
- Latest up-to-date air quality levels across Northern Ireland
- Reports and analysis of trends and historical data
- Information on both national air quality policy and the work of Northern Ireland’s District Councils
- Descriptions of what causes air pollution, how it is measured, and relevant health, amenity and ecosystem impacts.
Recently upgraded, a new feature of the site is an interactive map showing where Northern Ireland’s automatic monitoring stations are located. By clicking on the map, users can view details of each monitoring site and current levels of the pollutants monitored. An ‘Air Pollution Index’ is used to provide a simple indication of current pollution levels (see below).
The newly upgraded website also incorporates an advanced Google Earth TM mapping feature, which allows users to “zoom in” on a site location, using both satellite photos and maps. This is shown below with the images demonstrating the location of the Carrickfergus Air Quality Monitoring station.
National Air Quality Archive
An Air Quality Archive was launched in 2002 in order to provide comprehensive data on air quality in the UK. It also gives the public answers to frequently asked questions on air quality issues.
For further information on air quality issues in your area, please contact the Environmental Health Department at your local District Council office. Further information on Local Air Quality Management may also be found at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/air/index.htm
and the Local Authority support site at:
http://www.laqmsupport.org.uk/
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