In order to assess the air quality it is vital that accurate and effective monitoring data is available. It not only demonstrates compliance (or not) with the prescribed air quality objectives, but allows a check on development that could increase air pollution.
The Airwake network includes 8 continuous monitoring stations. 7 sites are currently in operation. The Knottingley site has ceased monitoring because of vandalism.
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Location |
Pollutants |
Description |
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CASTLEFORD |
NO2, PM10 |
The side of Pontefract Road |
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KNOTTINGLEY |
NO2, PM10 |
Waiting funding for new location |
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SOUTH KIRKBY |
NO2, SO2, PM10 |
Mental Health Clinic, Barnsley Road |
|
WAKEFIELD |
CO, NO2, SO2, PM10 |
Park Street, junction of Ings Rd and Kirkgate |
|
LADYBALK |
PM10 |
Ladybalk Community Centre, Pontefract |
|
NEWTON BAR |
NO2, PM10 |
Side of Leeds Road at the junction with Bradford Link Road |
|
ANGLERS |
PM10, O3 |
Anglers Information Centre, off Ferry Top Lane |
|
HORBURY ROAD |
PM10, NO2 |
At the kerbside of the A642 in an AQMA. |
Please note: NO2 = nitrogen dioxide, SO2 = sulphur dioxide, CO = carbon monoxide and PM10 = particulate matter, 10 microns or less in diameter.
Data from the stations is produced 15 minutes giving nearly a million values per year. Each value has to be validated and verified by as being a true record before it is allowed to be published.
Screening Monitoring
The Council has been using passive screening monitoring for nitrogen dioxide since the 1990’s and currently operates around 100 locations throughout the district. These locations represent the nearest property to a major road.
If you need any air quality data, please contact us.
