Monitoring Air Pollution
There are hundreds of pollutants in the air we breathe. In Tasmania monitoring of air pollution focuses on particulate matter smaller than 10 micrometres in the major urban centres. Particulate matter is an indicator of urban air pollution in Tasmania.
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Major Air Pollutants
Of the six major air pollutants that affect local air quality, Tasmania is only required to conduct monitoring for particulate matter.
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Current Air Quality Data - Unvalidated
Ambient Air Monitoring - unvalidated data.
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Pollution Data for Launceston
View graphs and figures about monitoring results for Launceston.
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Pollution Data for Hobart
View graphs and figures about monitoring results for Hobart.
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Air Quality in George Town
The first collaborative air monitoring station to be established in Tasmania.
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Additional Monitoring Information
Monitoring requirements, equipment and plans in Tasmania.
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Useful Links
For further information, contact:
Air Specialist
134 Macquarie Street
GPO Box 1751
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6233 3373
Fax: 03 6233 3800
Email: EnvironmentEnquiries@environment.tas.gov.au
