What is the air quality like within the Dartford area?
The air quality in the Dartford area is, for the most part, good. The main findings of the review and assessment of air quality in the Borough to date (undertaken by the Council as part of its statutory duties under the Environment Act 1995) are that the geographical majority of the Borough is not expected to have any problems meeting the Government set Air Quality Objectives. There is a localised area adjacent to the A282 Tunnel Approach Road where it is anticipated that the Objectives will be difficult to achieve for nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. This area has been declared an Air Quality Management Area and an Action Plan is being drawn up to put in place measures to improve air quality within the area. For further information on air quality in the Dartford area contact the Scientific Officer on 01322 343250. Data on the air quality in the Dartford area can be viewed on the LAQM section of the Environmental Health page of this website.
