Research and analysis

Study of ambient air quality at Preston New Road: 23 August 2017 to 11 September 2020

Examines the results of an ambient air quality monitoring campaign at a shale gas site.

Applies to England

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This project examined the results of an ambient air quality monitoring campaign that was carried out over 3 years by the Environment Agency’s Ambient Air Monitoring team near a well pad exploring for shale gas at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton, Lancashire.

The monitoring site was in the nearest residential community, and the results provided information about the well pad’s potential impact on air quality to reassure residents that air quality in the community was being routinely monitored and assessed.

Published 28 November 2022