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Eden
George X X X Air Quality Standards refer to the level of pollutants pre-
scribed by regulations that cannot be exceeded during a
MONITORS IN THE
Oudtshoorn X X X
Dana Bay X X
given time in a defined area. It is necessary to monitor
these pollutants to ensure compliance to the Air Quality
Standards.
WESTERN CAPE
Vredenburg X X
Malmesbury X X X What value does the data possess?
West Coast
St. Helena Bay X X X The monitoring data is analysed and compiled into daily,
monthly and annual reports that describe the status of
Overberg Caledon X X the air quality within the province.
Maitland The monitoring data can also be used for Atmospheric
X Dispersion Modeling to inform decision making.
Vissershok X X
City of Cape
How can the community get involved?
Town Khayelitsha X X X
Hout Bay You can become involved by reporting any air pollution,
X X or odour problems in your area and by attending public
participation meetings, which are advertised in your lo-
Table: Past, present and proposed locations of the monitoring cal newspaper.
stations
For more information, contact any of the
What is measured? following officials: