Pollution Control
Pollution Control
Investigations into air, noise and water pollution, as well as radiation monitoring, are carried out by the Council's Environmental Health section.
Water Pollution: The Environmental Health Section samples public and private water supplies in response to complaints regarding wholesomeness. It also routinely takes public and private leisure pool water samples to ensure that national quality and safety standards are maintained.
Radiation Monitoring: Radiation monitors have been installed at ten locations throughout Northern Ireland, and these are designed to continuously check levels of radiation and trigger an alarm if unusually high levels are detected.
Sampling Programme: The Council participates in a regional sampling programme to check radioactivity levels in foodstuffs and environmental samples.
Radon: Radon is a radioactive gas, naturally occurs in the soil and rocks, which has no taste, smell or colour. As radon decays, minute radioactive particles are formed which, when inhaled, can be deposited in the lungs and increases risks of developing lung cancer.
Parts of Down District, have been classified as radon affected areas. If your dwelling lies in one of these areas, where there is a greater than 10% chance of the action level of 200Bq/M3 being exceeded, then the Department of Environment will arrange for a test to be carried out free of charge.
For more detailed information on pollution control, please view our Pollution Control page, or contact Environmental Service.
Telephone Number: 028 4461 0824
Email Contact: env.health@downdc.gov.uk
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