Air Quality Management Areas
This dataset identifies Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) in the UK, designated where air quality objectives for a specific pollutant are unlikely to be achieved. Since December 1997, local authorities across the UK have been required to review and assess air quality within their jurisdictions, measuring pollution levels and forecasting future trends. Where an area is found unlikely to meet national air quality objectives, it is declared an AQMA, triggering further local action planning to address the issue. The dataset is published via data.gov.uk, with this instance maintained by Runnymede Borough Council, reflecting the local-authority-led nature of AQMA designation across the country.This dataset shows identified areas where air quality objectives for a particular pollutant are unlikely to be met. Since December 1997 each local authority in the UK has been carrying out a review and assessment of air quality in their area. This involves measuring air pollution and trying to pr...
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Data schema (5 fields)
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| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| geom | geometry | — |
| site_nameSite name | string | — |
| desc | string | — |
| pollutant | string | — |
| dec_dateDec date | date | — |
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Sample data (2 records)
| site_name | desc | pollutant | dec_date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addlestone AQMA | Area in Addlestone town centre covering parts of High Street, Station Road, Brighton Road and Church Road. | Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2008-07-03Z |
| Area 1 | An area extending along the M25 motorway, including an extension into the Egham area. | Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Particulate Matter < 10 µm (PM10) | 2015-10-19Z |
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Distributions (5)
Runnymede Borough Council WMS Service
https://maps.runnymede.gov.uk/geoserver/environment/air_quality_management_areas/wms?service=WMS&request=GetCapabilitiesAir Quality Management Areas (download as CSV)
https://maps.runnymede.gov.uk/geoserver/wfs?service=WFS&request=GetFeature&typeName=environment:air_quality_management_areas&outputFormat=csvRunnymede Borough Council WFS Service
https://maps.runnymede.gov.uk/geoserver/environment/air_quality_management_areas/wfs?service=WFS&request=GetCapabilitiesAir Quality Management Areas (download as SHP)
https://maps.runnymede.gov.uk/geoserver/wfs?service=WFS&request=GetFeature&typeName=environment:air_quality_management_areas&outputFormat=shape-zipAir Quality Management Areas (download as XLS)
https://maps.runnymede.gov.uk/geoserver/wfs?service=WFS&request=GetFeature&typeName=environment:air_quality_management_areas&outputFormat=excel2007Source: ckan · Open original page
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