Air quality in Wirral

Pollution Control monitors Ozone (O₃), Nitrogen Oxides (NO₂ & NO), Benzene (C₆H₆) Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Particulates (PM2.5).

If you have a complaint about smoky commercial diesel (i.e buses and lorries) contact the Vehicle & Operators Services Agency on tel. 0870 606 0440.

Smokey taxis should be reported to Wirral Council's Licensing Section on tel. (0151) 691 8043.

Further details and results

• Wirral Nitrogen Oxides monitoring results:

     - 2011 results 
     - 2010 results
     - 2009 results
     - 2008 results
     - 2007 results

• Wirral Benzene monitoring results:

     - 2010 results
     - 2009 results
     - 2008 results
     - 2007 results

• Smoke and Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) monitoring - You can download historical data from the West Kirby national network site
• List of Council air quality monitoring points in Wirral, including locations and numbers
• Current air quality reports from the UK Air Quality archive

Air Quality Monitoring Points

You can view results from a DEFRA funded Automated Urban Rural Network (AURN) air pollution monitoring station, which is located at Victoria Park, Tranmere. It monitors ozone (O₃), Nitrogen Oxides (NO & NO₂) and particulates (PM2.5) in real time.

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) diffusion tube sites monitor vehicle pollution at street level.