Guide to 'Particulate air pollution' section

Particulate air pollution includes particulate matter (PM₁₀), benzo[a]pyrene and heavy metals. Excessive levels of these substances in air are a threat to public health. The concentrations of particulate matter exceed the 24-hour average standard in large sections of the Netherlands.

Sources, effects and policy particulate air pollution

• Particulate air pollution in the Netherlands: sources, effects and policy

Particulate matter (PM₁₀)

• Concentrations of particulate matter in air, 2001
• Population exposed to particulate matter above the annual standard, 1992-2002 (page is not available yet)
• Particulate matter concentration exceedances, 1992-2001
• Particulate matter: exposure to exceedance of the daily standard, 1995-2002 (page is not available yet)

Benzo[a]pyrene

• Benzo[a]pyrene concentration in the Netherlands, 1988-2002

Heavy metals

• Concentrations of heavy metals in air in the Netherlands, 1990-2002

Origin of air quality data

• The quality data presented are based on measurement results from the National Air Quality Measurement Network and models.
• Relation between figures for emissions and environmental quality

Relevant sections and indicators in the Environmental Data Compendium

• Dutch air quality: policy
• Dutch air quality: overview of standards
• Health effects in the Netherlands of particulate matter and ozone, 2000