Service Description: The Isle of Wight Council is responsible for measuring the quality of ambient air to ensure that it meets required standards in relation to the concentration of pollutants such as lead, nitrogen dioxide, benzene etc. The council can also provide advice and guidance on all aspects of installation of ventilation and air-conditioning systems; and may require that detailed plans are submitted for inspection prior to installation of new units. This particularly applies to catering establishments. Ventilation and air-conditioning systems which are poorly installed or maintained may be a health risk to the public. The council also controls and determines the heights of chimneys on the Island.
Also known as:- Bonfires, Clean Air Act, Pollution Control - Air
Answer: Environmental Health has been monitoring air quality across its area since 2000. Currently there are only two areas which require more detailed study to verify they comply with nationally set air quality objectives; • land in the vicinity of the ports, Yarmouth, Fishbourne and Cowes which may be affected by Sulphur Dioxide • a housing development near to the BP Oil Depot in East Cowes which may be affected by Benzene. Environmental Health is undertaking more detailed work to establish the extent, if any, of the problem. - Related Link