The World Health Organisation identified seven key pollutants as being of possible concern and has set target level against which they may be assessed. A summary of these is given below. In Wiltshire only nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulates (PM10) are of concern.
| Pollutant | Source of pollution | Health effect |
|---|---|---|
Benzene |
Unburnt fuel in petrol vehicle exhausts and fuel evaporation during refuelling and industrial solvent use. | Human carcinogen, possible link to leukaemia in significant concentrations and long term exposure |
1, 3 - Butadiene |
Formed during the combustion of petrol and diesel. Industrial chemical plant and the manufacture of synthetic rubber tyres | Human carcinogen if prolonged exposure to high concentration. |
Carbon Monoxide |
Incomplete combustion of fuel |
Prevents normal transport of oxygen by the blood. Can result in confusion, reduced coordination, reduced mental performance and death in high concentration. No permanent damage at low exposure concentrations |
Lead |
Industry | Impaired mental function and neurological damage in children |
Nitrogen Dioxide |
Nitric oxides derived predominantly from motor vehicles but also from other combustion and power generation processes. | Irritates lungs, lower resistance to respiratory infections |
Fine Particles (PM10) |
Wide range of natural and manmade sources major local sources include road traffic - combustion, brakes and tyres. Erosion of soils, agriculture and quarrying |
Particles enter lungs can cause inflammation and a worsening of heart and lung conditions |
Sulphur Dioxide |
Produced when sulphur containing fuel burned. Major source in UK is power stations | Reduced lung function in asthmatics. Respiratory impact |
Carbon dioxide (CO2), a commonly quoted air pollutant, is notably absent from the above list. It is not included in the above table because whilst having climate change impacts it does not affect respiration directly.
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Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectionnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706111
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (North)
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
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Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectionsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434319 or 01722 434320
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (South)
Wiltshire Council
Bourne Hill
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1
3UZ
In Person:
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Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectioneast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734721
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (East)
Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath
Road
Devizes
SN10
2AT
In Person: Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath Road
Devizes
SN10
2AT
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Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectionwest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 776655
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (West)
Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14
0RD
In Person: Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
BA14 0RD
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Multiple Contacts:
Please contact the Specialist Pollution team in the area to which your contaminated land, air quality or environmental permit enquiry relates:
North Wiltshire:
Specialist
Pollution Team
Wiltshire
Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15
1ER
Telephone: 01249 706555
Email:
publicprotectionnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
(This office deals with all applications relating to Chippenham, Calne, Corsham, Malmesbury and Wootton Bassett as well as the rest of the old North Wiltshire District Council area).
East Wiltshire:
Public
Protection
Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10
2AT
Telephone: 01380 734721
Email:
publicprotectioneast@wiltshire.gov.uk
(This office deals with all applications relating to Devizes, Pewsey, Marlborough and Tidworth as well as the rest of the old Kennet District Council area).
South Wiltshire:
Public
Protection
Wiltshire Council
27/29 Milford Street
Salisbury
SP1
2AP
Telephone: 01722 434340
Email:
publicprotectionsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
(This office deals with all applications relating to Salisbury, Amesbury, Downton, Mere, Hindon and Tishead as well as the rest of the old Salisbury District Council area).
West Wiltshire:
Public
Protection
Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14
0RD
Telephone: 01225 776655
Email:
publicprotectionwest@wiltshire.gov.uk
(This office deals with Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Warminster and Westbury as well as the rest of the old West Wiltshire District Council area).
If you are unsure which is the correct area please contact 0300 456 0100 or email EPSpecialist@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Last updated: 9 January 2012
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