Dumfries town centre air pollution levels exceed WHO safe limit

Dumfries town centre air pollution levels exceed WHO safe limit

Dumfries town centre has concerning pollution levels, according to figures from the Geographic Data Service

Dumfries air pollution levels exceed WHO safe limit

Dumfries town centre is grappling with concerning levels of air pollution, according to recent figures compiled by the Geographic Data Service. Residents in the area are exposed to an annual average of 7.4 micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³) of fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5. This measurement significantly surpasses the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended annual average safe limit of 5.0 µg/m³ for PM2.5. PM2.5 consists of micro…