Air pollution data measured in the Guildford area
Overview
The values shown on this page on not fully validated but give an
indication of the air pollution levels currently measured. The air pollution
bandings are those proposed by the Department of Environment Food and the
Rural Affairs. Full details of monitoring results can be obtained from
Environmental Health on 01483 444372.
The air pollution bands are indicated as:
Current information from stations last updated: 18 November 2008, 18:10 (GMT)
| Station | Pollutant | Time | Value | DEFRA Banding | Indicator |
| Bridge Street | Nitrogen Dioxide | 18:00 | 37 ppb | LOW (1) |  |
| Bridge Street | Fine Particles | 18:00 | 16 µg/m³ | LOW (1) | |
| Band | Index | Health Descriptor |
| Low | 1,2,3 | Effects are unlikely to be noticed by individuals who know they are sensitive to air pollutants. |
| Moderate | 4,5,6 | Mild effects unlikely to require action may be noticed amongst sensitive individuals. |
| High | 7,8,9 | Significant effects may be noticed by sensitive individuals and action to avoid or reduce these effects may be needed (e.g. reducing exposure by spending less time in polluted areas outdoors). Asthmatics will find that their "reliever" inhaler is likely to reverse the effects on the lung. |
| Very high | 10 | The effects on sensitive individuals descibed for "high" levels of pollution may worsen. |