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Division 3 Particulate matter (PM10/PM2,5)

United Kingdom

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The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM2,5 do not apply to the measurements to assess compliance with the PM2,5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health.

24-hour average PM10 Annual average PM10 Annual average PM2,5 f1
Upper assessment threshold70 % of limit value (35 μg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year)70 % of limit value (28 μg/m3)70 % of limit value (17 μg/m3)
Lower assessment threshold50 % of limit value (25 μg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times in any calendar year)50 % of limit value (20 μg/m3)50 % of limit value (12 μg/m3)

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The upper assessment threshold and the lower assessment threshold for PM2,5 do not apply to the measurements to assess compliance with the PM2,5 exposure reduction target for the protection of human health.