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Air pollution in Derby, City of Derby

Air pollution breaches

The Air Quality Standards Regulations (2010) sets out the legal safe limits for specific air pollutants.

When a pollutant goes over (breaches) its legal safe limit in one area, it may be a serious health risk to people nearby. Find out what to do if you’re in an area with an active air pollution breach.

Air pollution levels across the UK are measured hourly.

Active breaches

There is currently 0 active air pollution breach

Past breaches

Recorded in the last 12 months

St Osyth, Eastern (14 August 2026)

Alert region
Eastern
Monitoring area
St Osyth
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
204 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 14 August 2026
To 7:00pm, 15 August 2026

St Osyth, Eastern (14 August 2026)

Alert region
Eastern
Monitoring area
St Osyth
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
184 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 14 August 2026
To 6:00pm, 15 August 2026

St Osyth, Eastern (14 August 2026)

Alert region
Eastern
Monitoring area
St Osyth
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
197 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 14 August 2026
To 6:00pm, 15 August 2026

London Honor Oak Park, Greater London (14 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Honor Oak Park
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
186 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 14 August 2026
To 5:00pm, 15 August 2026

Ladybower, East Midlands (13 August 2026)

Alert region
East Midlands
Monitoring area
Ladybower
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 8:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Haringey Priory Park South, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Haringey Priory Park South
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 8:00pm, 14 August 2026

Wicken Fen, Eastern (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Eastern
Monitoring area
Wicken Fen
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
183 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 8:00pm, 14 August 2026

Chilbolton Observatory, South East (13 August 2026)

Alert region
South East
Monitoring area
Chilbolton Observatory
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 7:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Haringey Priory Park South, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Haringey Priory Park South
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
185 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 7:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Honor Oak Park, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Honor Oak Park
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
191 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 7:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Haringey Priory Park South, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Haringey Priory Park South
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
191 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 6:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Honor Oak Park, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Honor Oak Park
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
197 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 6:00pm, 14 August 2026

London N. Kensington, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London N. Kensington
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
194 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 6:00pm, 14 August 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (13 August 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
183 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 6:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Haringey Priory Park South, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Haringey Priory Park South
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
193 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 5:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Honor Oak Park, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Honor Oak Park
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
195 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 5:00pm, 14 August 2026

London N. Kensington, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London N. Kensington
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 5:00pm, 14 August 2026

Cwmbran Crownbridge, South East Wales (13 August 2026)

Alert region
South East Wales
Monitoring area
Cwmbran Crownbridge
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
183 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 4:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 4:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Haringey Priory Park South, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Haringey Priory Park South
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
192 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 4:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 4:00pm, 14 August 2026

London Harlington, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London Harlington
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 4:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 4:00pm, 14 August 2026

London N. Kensington, Greater London (13 August 2026)

Alert region
Greater London
Monitoring area
London N. Kensington
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 3:00pm, 13 August 2026
To 3:00pm, 14 August 2026

Birmingham Ladywood, West Midlands (10 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Ladywood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
187 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00am, 10 July 2026
To 11:00am, 11 July 2026

Birmingham Ladywood, West Midlands (10 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Ladywood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
198 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00am, 10 July 2026
To 11:00am, 11 July 2026

Birmingham Ladywood, West Midlands (10 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Ladywood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
196 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00am, 10 July 2026
To 11:00am, 11 July 2026

Birmingham Ladywood, West Midlands (10 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Ladywood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
187 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00am, 10 July 2026
To 11:00am, 11 July 2026

Birmingham Hall Green, West Midlands (9 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Hall Green
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
193 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 9 July 2026
To 9:00pm, 10 July 2026

Coventry Allesley, West Midlands (9 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Coventry Allesley
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
183 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 9 July 2026
To 9:00pm, 10 July 2026

Birmingham A4540 Roadside, West Midlands (9 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham A4540 Roadside
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
183 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 9 July 2026
To 8:00pm, 10 July 2026

Birmingham Hall Green, West Midlands (9 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Hall Green
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
194 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 9 July 2026
To 8:00pm, 10 July 2026

Birmingham Hall Green, West Midlands (9 July 2026)

Alert region
West Midlands
Monitoring area
Birmingham Hall Green
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
197 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 9 July 2026
To 8:00pm, 10 July 2026

Bournemouth, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Bournemouth
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 10:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 10:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 10:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 10:00pm, 26 June 2026

Lullington Heath, South East (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South East
Monitoring area
Lullington Heath
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 9:00pm, 26 June 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
188 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 9:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
185 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 9:00pm, 26 June 2026

Eastbourne, South East (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South East
Monitoring area
Eastbourne
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 8:00pm, 26 June 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
197 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 8:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
190 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 8:00pm, 26 June 2026

Eastbourne, South East (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South East
Monitoring area
Eastbourne
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
187 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 7:00pm, 26 June 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
190 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 7:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
194 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 7:00pm, 26 June 2026

Eastbourne, South East (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South East
Monitoring area
Eastbourne
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 6:00pm, 26 June 2026

Reading New Town, South East (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South East
Monitoring area
Reading New Town
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
183 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 6:00pm, 26 June 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
191 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 6:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
195 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 6:00pm, 26 June 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
192 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 5:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
187 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 5:00pm, 26 June 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
188 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 4:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 4:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
193 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 4:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 4:00pm, 26 June 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (25 June 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
189 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 3:00pm, 25 June 2026
To 3:00pm, 26 June 2026

Honiton, South West (28 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Honiton
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
184 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 12:00am, 28 May 2026
To 12:00am, 29 May 2026

Honiton, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Honiton
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
184 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 11:00pm, 28 May 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
207 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 11:00pm, 28 May 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
195 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 11:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 11:00pm, 28 May 2026

Exeter Roadside, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Exeter Roadside
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
191 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 10:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 10:00pm, 28 May 2026

Honiton, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Honiton
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 10:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 10:00pm, 28 May 2026

Exeter Roadside, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Exeter Roadside
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
200 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 9:00pm, 28 May 2026

Honiton, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Honiton
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
185 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 9:00pm, 28 May 2026

Exeter Roadside, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Exeter Roadside
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
201 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 8:00pm, 28 May 2026

Honiton, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Honiton
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 8:00pm, 28 May 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
206 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 8:00pm, 28 May 2026

Bournemouth, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Bournemouth
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 7:00pm, 28 May 2026

Yarner Wood, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Yarner Wood
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
187 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 7:00pm, 28 May 2026

Bournemouth, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Bournemouth
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
185 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 6:00pm, 28 May 2026

Exeter Roadside, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Exeter Roadside
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
181 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 6:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 6:00pm, 28 May 2026

Swindon Walcot, South West (27 May 2026)

Alert region
South West
Monitoring area
Swindon Walcot
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 5:00pm, 27 May 2026
To 5:00pm, 28 May 2026

Leicester University, East Midlands (25 May 2026)

Alert region
East Midlands
Monitoring area
Leicester University
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
188 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 9:00pm, 25 May 2026
To 9:00pm, 26 May 2026

Northampton Spring Park, East Midlands (25 May 2026)

Alert region
East Midlands
Monitoring area
Northampton Spring Park
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
186 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 8:00pm, 25 May 2026
To 8:00pm, 26 May 2026

Northampton Spring Park, East Midlands (25 May 2026)

Alert region
East Midlands
Monitoring area
Northampton Spring Park
Pollutant
Ozone (What causes high ozone levels?)
Level
182 µg/m3
Data source
Automatic Urban and Rural Network (AURN)
Alert period
From 7:00pm, 25 May 2026
To 7:00pm, 26 May 2026