York Air Pollution Reports
We are required to submit regular reports on air quality to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The main purpose of each report is summarised in the table below. Full copies of all the reports can be downloaded from our 'JorAir Reporter' website.
York Air Pollution Reports
| Report | Main purpose | Date published |
|---|---|---|
| First Stage Review and Assessment of Air Quality in York | To identify which pollutants required detailed monitoring and modelling | December 1998 |
| Second and Third Stage Review and Assessment of Air Quality in York | To report results of initial monitoring and modelling of sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and particulate concentrations in York | February 2001 |
| Fourth Stage Review and Assessment of Air Quality in York | To confirm the need to declare an AQMA due to elevated nitrogen dioxide concentrations and to estimate how great a reduction in emissions is required. | January 2003 |
|
Update and Screening Assessments |
Regular updates on air quality outside the AQMA. |
May 2003 April 2006 |
|
Progress Reports |
Regular updates on air quality within the AQMA and implementation of the AQAP measures |
April 2005 April 2007 April 2008 |
Air pollution levels in York
Useful websites
- JorAir
Find out about air quality monitoring in York and download historical air quality reports produced by City of York Council
