The values shown on this page are not fully validated but give an indication of the Air Pollution levels currently measured. The Air Pollution Bandings are those proposed by the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Last update: Friday 5th of September  2008

Station	Pollutant	Time	Value	DEFRA Banding and Index
Coatbridge - Whifflet	Fine Particles	0600	13 mg/m3	LOW (1)
Coatbridge - Whifflet	Nitrogen Dioxide	0600	18 ppb	LOW (1)
Coatbridge – Ellis St	Nitrogen Dioxide	0600	17 ppb	LOW (1)
Chapelhall	Fine Particles	0600	0 mg/m3	LOW (1)
Chapelhall	Nitrogen Dioxide	0600	9 ppb	LOW (1)
Croy	Fine Particles	0600	13 mg/m3	LOW (1)
Croy	Nitrogen Dioxide	0600	15 ppb	LOW (1)
Croy	Sulphur Dioxide	0600	0 ppb	LOW (1)
Harthill	Carbon Monoxide	0600	0.3 ppm	LOW (1)
Harthill	Fine Particles	0600	13 mg/m3	LOW (1)
Harthill	Nitrogen Dioxide	0600	51 ppb	LOW (2)
Menteith Road, Motherwell	Fine Particles	0600	15 mg/m3	LOW (1)

Air Pollution Bandings and Index Health Descriptor

Low 1,2,3 Effects are unlikely to be noticed by individuals who know they are sensitive to air pollutants.

Moderate 4,5,6 Mild effects unlikely to require action may be noticed amongst sensitive individuals.

High 7,8,9 Significant effects may be noticed by sensitive individuals and action to avoid or reduce these effects may be needed (e.g. reducing exposure by spending less time in polluted areas outdoors). Asthmatics will find that their "reliever" inhaler is likely to reverse the effects on the lung.

Very High 10 Effects on sensitive individuals described for "HIGH" levels of pollution may worsen.