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Monitoring is done using a continuous BTEX monitor. The most recent available results can be viewed below.
Averaging Period: 1 Jul 2016 - 30 Jun 2017
Benzene
Average Concentration: 0.59 ug m-3
This is below the lower assessment threshold of 2.0 ug m-3.
Toluene
Average Concentration: 0.60 ug m-3
Ethylbenzene
Average Concentration: 0.19 ug m-3
m+p-Xylene
Average Concentration: 0.85 ug m-3
o-Xylene
Average Concentration: 0.24 ug m-3
There are no limit values for toluene, ethylbenzene or xylene.