Rhondda Cynon Taf sees improvements. Some air quality zones may disappear due to better air readings.
Rhondda Cynon Taf sees improvements. Some air quality zones may disappear due to better air readings.
Air Quality Improving in Part of Wales: Zones May Be Removed
They currently have sixteen of these zones. Recent checks show improvement in some areas. Aberdare, Broadway, and others are likely fine now and meet air quality standards. Reviews suggest the zones aren’t needed anymore.
Pontypridd is partially better, and its zone could shrink. However, other areas still struggle with pollution. Cymmer, Ferndale, and others need improvement in the coming period. Actions are underway to help them improve.
Glyncoch stopped monitoring in 2023 because a quarry’s future was uncertain then. Now, the quarry can continue operating. They upgraded equipment to track local air quality.
Limited particle checks happened in Glyncoch last year, and they’ll have more results in 2024. Analysis should be ready for a 2025 report.
The council has plans to improve air quality, targeting each specific area. Most of Rhondda Cynon Taf has good air, and they expect this to continue.
A few spots may have poor air, especially near busy roads or local sources. These areas already have air quality zones. Improvement might be slower there.
The council asks for public input. This consultation lasts till May 1 and covers the 2024 air quality report. The report has data on nitrogen dioxide and particles.
They currently have sixteen of these zones. Recent checks show improvement in some areas. Aberdare, Broadway, and others are likely fine now and meet air quality standards. Reviews suggest the zones aren’t needed anymore.
Pontypridd is partially better, and its zone could shrink. However, other areas still struggle with pollution. Cymmer, Ferndale, and others need improvement in the coming period. Actions are underway to help them improve.
Glyncoch stopped monitoring in 2023 because a quarry’s future was uncertain then. Now, the quarry can continue operating. They upgraded equipment to track local air quality.
Limited particle checks happened in Glyncoch last year, and they’ll have more results in 2024. Analysis should be ready for a 2025 report.
The council has plans to improve air quality, targeting each specific area. Most of Rhondda Cynon Taf has good air, and they expect this to continue.
A few spots may have poor air, especially near busy roads or local sources. These areas already have air quality zones. Improvement might be slower there.
The council asks for public input. This consultation lasts till May 1 and covers the 2024 air quality report. The report has data on nitrogen dioxide and particles.