Air Quality Monitoring Data
Nitrogen dioxide monitoring - what we do
Rushcliffe Borough Council is monitoring NO2 as part of the ongoing Review and Assessment of Air Quality.
Since 1999 nitrogen dioxide monitoring has been undertaken at a number of possible ‘hot-spots’ within the Borough using a network of NO2 diffusion tubes. These ‘hot-spots’ are adjacent to roads, where there is a combination of high traffic flows and relevant public exposure.
In 2003 a continuous analyser was located close to the junction of Loughborough Road and Millicent Road and this provides real time and more accurate results.
It should be noted that NO2 is also produced by the oxidation of nitric oxide (NO) and they are collectively known as NOX. There is a complex chemical relationship between emissions of NOX and the resulting concentrations of NO2. The main sources of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are road transport and power generation.
NO2 is associated with adverse health effects and these can be long term (chronic) and short term (acute). The effects are on the respiratory system and generally may increase the symptoms of asthma and lung disease.
Below in our annual reports, you can download information detailing how and where we monitor NO2, as well as maps highlighting key areas.