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Environmental monitoring

Ambient air quality surveys

Reliable and accurate monitoring

An ambient air quality survey from NPL is UKAS accredited, providing the peace of mind you need for your regulatory purposes and industrial impact assessments. Our survey allows you to:

  • Characterise industrial emissions in accordance with UK and EC legislation
  • Monitor roadside and urban air quality
  • Identify air quality zones and areas of exceedance
  • Validate pollution abatement measures
  • Support corporate environmental policy
  • Assess plant conditions

NPL's can design monitoring campaigns, provide expertise, advise on optimum sampling techniques and provide comprehensive data analysis, reporting and interpretation for your business. 

SpeciesMethods
Acid gases and odorous species SO2, NO2, H2S and NODiffusive tubes
Pumped tubes
Canister/grab sampling
Hand held monitors
Mobile laboratory
Light hydrocarbons and combustion products
Benzene, toluene, xylene and ethylbenzene
1,3-butadiene
Other species on request

Air quality surveys are applicable to many industrial and air quality applications, including:

  • Groundwater and soil contamination assessment
  • Tanker loading emissions monitoring
  • The analysis of Occupational hygiene samples
  • Detection of leaks from storage facilities
  • Odour investigations
  • Vehicle emissions


Don’t see what you are looking for? Our expert team can provide bespoke solutions to meet your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Our research and measurement solutions support innovation and product development. We work with companies to deliver business advantage and commercial success.
Contact our Customer Services team on +44 20 8943 7070