Guide to 'Local air pollution' section

Some substances also result in local problems close to their emission sources, such as roads and companies. For example, there are still exceedances for nitrogen dioxide close to busy roads in towns.

Air pollution alongside roads

• Air quality alongside traffic routes in the Netherlands, 1990-2002

Carbon monoxide

• Carbon monoxide concentration in the Netherlands, 1987-2002

Benzene

• Benzene, annual average concentration in the Netherlands, 1991-2003

Source of 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