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Frequently Asked Questions
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What sort of air pollution do we get in Herefordshire?Answer:
The main source of air pollution within Herefordshire comes from the burning of petrol and diesel in our road vehicles although to a lesser extent, industry, commerce, agriculture and housing add to this.The main pollutant in Herefordshire is nitrogen dioxide, which is a product of combustion from engines. Other pollutants associated with vehicles will also be elevated near traffic - these are particulates, carbon monoxide, benzine and 1,3 Butadiene.
For further information see the Air quality section.