Newtownabbey Plume Plotter
Newtownabbey incinerator plume
at 23:50 on Sun, 28 Dec 2025
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The map shows the predicted pollution caused by the emissions from the proposed incinerator at Hightown Quarry, Mallusk.

The red line shows wind direction. Green rings show distance (km). Colours show concentration of oxides of nitrogen at ground level. Maximum: 16 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):

Particulates PM10
VOCs
Ammonia
Hydrogen chloride
Hydrogen flouride
Sulphur dioxide
Oxides of nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Cadmium and thallium
Mercury
Other metals

Particulates PM10
VOCs
Ammonia
Hydrogen chloride
Hydrogen flouride
Sulphur dioxide
Oxides of nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Cadmium and thallium
Mercury
Other metals

Concentration
per m3
Background
(annual mean)
Plume
Particulates PM1010.8 µg800 ng(7%)
VOCs562 ng800 ng(142%)
Ammonia4.95 µg800 ng(16%)
Hydrogen chloride280 ng800 ng(286%)
Hydrogen flouride2.35 µg80.1 ng(3%)
Sulphur dioxide340 ng4 µg(1177%)
Oxides of nitrogen4.4 µg16 µg(364%)
Carbon monoxide184 µg4 µg(2%)
Cadmium and thallium80 pg3.91 ng(4888%)
Mercury1.6 ng3.91 ng(244%)
Other metals11.4 ng39.9 ng(352%)
Dioxins and furansN/A8 fg
Display parameters
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Emissions:
Planned
Latest weather data
Wind 1.1 mph (0.5 m/s) (variable). Cloud cover: 10/10. Temp: 4°C. Pressure: 1033 mb. Data from Belfast airport at 23:50.