Particulate Matter Data
A request to monitor the air quality in Farrington Gurney was raised regarding complaints of air pollution near Farrington Gurney - particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5). A Zephyr monitor was installed, and this is the 1st month of data
Published: 25 August 2026
The Farrington Gurney air quality monitoring initiative has revealed that local particulate pollution levels remain within legal limits. Following local complaints regarding air pollution, a Zephyr monitor was installed near Sunnyside to measure PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations from late April through May.
Key Data Insights
- Levels: All recorded concentrations sat under the UK Government’s targets.
- Farrington Gurney Averages: The area averaged 11 µg/m³ for PM10 and 8 µg/m³ for PM2.5.
- No Exceedances: The peak 24-hour PM10 average reached 29 µg/m³, well below the 50 µg/m³ national threshold.
Comparative Air Quality Data
|
Monitoring Site |
Average PM10 (µg/m³) |
Max 24-Hour PM10 (µg/m³) |
Average PM2.5 (µg/m³) |
|
Farrington Gurney |
11 |
29 |
8 |
|
Zephyr – Jane (Gay Street) |
11 |
26 |
8 |
|
Bath A4 Roadside – AURN |
22 |
38 |
8 |
|
Windsor Bridge |
24 |
48 |
n/a |
The data confirms that Farrington Gurney shares regional pollution trends with nearby Bath, primarily driven by wider regional factors like agriculture and regional industry. Higher spikes elsewhere, such as Windsor Bridge, were attributed to localized issues like nearby construction activity.
