Belfast Plume Plotter
Belfast incinerator plume
at 22:20 on Mon, 27 Mar 2023
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The map shows the (predicted) current state of pollution from the incinerator at Belfast Harbour.

The red line shows wind direction. Green rings show distance (km). Colours show concentration of oxides of nitrogen at ground level. Maximum: 3.42 µg/m3. This is the concentration at the location that is most polluted by the plume.

Breakdown of pollutants at most polluted location (green = background, red = added by plume):

Oxides of nitrogen
Particulates
Cadmium & Thallium
Mercury
Other metals

Oxides of nitrogen
Particulates
Cadmium & Thallium
Mercury
Other metals

Concentration
per m3
Background
(annual mean)
Plume
Oxides of nitrogen16 µg3.42 µg(21%)
Particulates21 µg201 ng(1%)
Sulphur dioxideN/A1.01 µg
Carbon monoxideN/A1.01 µg
TOCN/A201 ng
Hydrogen chlorideN/A201 ng
Hydrogen flourideN/A20.1 ng
Cadmium & Thallium80 pg1.06 ng(1323%)
Mercury1.59 ng1.06 ng(67%)
Other metals30.9 ng10.6 ng(34%)
AmmoniaN/A101 ng
Dioxins and furansN/A2.01 fg
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Emissions:
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Latest weather data
Wind 10.3 mph (4.6 m/s) from 190°. Cloud cover: 2/10. Temp: 7°C. Pressure: 1019 mb. Data from Belfast City airport at 22:20.