What is the main source of air pollution in the Dartford Area?
The two main pollutants of concern in the Dartford Area, as in the rest of the UK, are nitrogen dioxide and fine particles. Road transport is the major source of nitrogen dioxide. Particles come from a range of sources, including road transport, industry, domestic and commercial fuel use and natural sources e.g. dust, pollen, salt. Within Dartford’s Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), traffic is the major contributor to air pollution.
