Environmental Monitoring

Air Quality
Nitrogen dioxide levels are constantly monitored at several sites throughout Dundee. Other key pollutants are monitored in short-term studies.

Drinking Water
Samples are taken regularly from private water supplies, and may be taken in response to complaints about the public mains supply. On-site tests to determine lead levels in household supplies are carried out as follows:

Radiation
Monitoring of background radiation levels throughout the city is carried out by means of sampling and instrument measurement by Pollution Control.

Radon
Monitoring of this naturally occurring gas is carried out from various points in the city by Pollution Control.

Swimming Pools
The water quality of both local authority and leisure club swimming pools and jacuzzis is sampled regularly. Complaints and public health issues will be investigated by the Health and Safety Section.

Pollution Control
Environmental Health and Trading Standards Department
8 City Square
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This information is provided by the Environmental Health and Trading Standards Department