Clean air is essential for our
health. Air pollution from transport, industry and domestic
properties can cause breathing problems, damage buildings and
destroy natural habitats. Major pollutants are sulphur dioxide,
nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides, methane and ozone.
In general, Ryedale's air quality is
good, although high ozone episodes affect the District and nitrogen
dioxide levels are high in one locality. The Council is committed
to maintaining Ryedale's good air quality.
We use water for drinking, washing,
irrigation, sewage disposal, transport and recreation. Demand for
water has increased putting pressure on the natural environment. In
Ryedale, public drinking water is generally of high quality, though
many private supplies fail to meet necessary standards. River
water quality in Ryedale is high and both rivers support
important wildlife habitats.
The Council undertakes routine
monitoring of air and other environmental samples for radiation.
The levels of radiation in Ryedale are generally low.
The Council has powers to reduce
noise levels in response to complaints. As well as complaints from
commercial activities, complaints are also received from domestic
properties.
For more detailed information on pollution
issues please use the links in the navigation to the left.
Alternatively please contact 01653 600666 ext. 246, 256, or 257 or
email
envhealth@ryedale.gov.uk.
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