Air quality
What is the air quality like in South Tyneside
Whilst our latest assessment of air quality shows that South Tyneside is compliant with national air quality objectives, we cannot be complacent.
Monitoring of air quality in South Tyneside is regularly carried out.
In particular, we check levels of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide and make sure they do not exceed national and EU air quality limits and targets.
To do these tests we use monitoring stations and diffusion tubes which are located throughout the area.
Map of monitoring stations and diffusion tubes in South Tyneside
As well as closely reviewing these figures, we also use them to produce an annual status report which is then reviewed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
View the air quality reports: