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Environmental Pollution

Pollution Control

Thurrock Council deals with complaints regarding:

• Smells
• Industrial noise
• Grit and dust
• Smoke and bonfires from industrial sites
• Building sites (noise and bonfires)
• General pollution matters
• Refuse tips

What you can expect

• We will provide clear and concise information and advice on pollution-related environmental matters, including asbestos problems.
• If the complaint is not within our control we will liaise with the correct organisation on your behalf to ensure your complaint reaches the right person.

Pollution guidance & information

• Information on air quality in Thurrock:

  • Air Quality and Health
  • Sources of Air Pollution
  • Regulation of Air Quality
  • Local Air Quality Management
  • Further Air Quality Information
  • Bonfire and Smoke Information
  • Current air quality in Thurrock:
    Available from www.londonair.org.uk

• Asbestos
  Disposal of Asbestos cement products (bonded Asbestos).

  • Points to remember about Asbestos
  • Further Asbestos Information
  • Management and information for tenanted properties

• Construction Information
  Controlling pollution (dust vapours and noise) from construction sites.

  • Construction Best Practices

• Light Pollution
  Installing and maintaining exterior lighting without annoying neighbours.

• Pollution Control - Water
  Rivers, ground water and surface waters, bathing water and drinking water.

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can be a risk to health.

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