Regional Knowledge Network
A central resource for information on the binational Buffalo Niagara region
Environment
Air Quality
Number of Air Pollutant Emitters, 2007
Description:
Total number of facilities that release air pollutants.
Source: Envirofacts Data Warehouse - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Source: Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI).
Sulfur Dioxide Levels, 2006
Description:
Annual mean sulfur dioxide level for 2006 measured in parts per million (ppm).
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Carbon Monoxide Levels, 2006
Description:
Highest one hour level of carbon monoxide measured in 2006, in parts per million (ppm).
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Particulate Levels, 2006
Description:
Annual mean amount of particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers for 2006 measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Ozone Levels, 2006
Description:
Number of days in 2006 when the 8-hour average ozone concentration exceeded the level of the 8-hour standard.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Nitrogen Dioxide Levels, 2006
Description:
Annual mean nitrogen dioxide level for 2006 measured in parts per million (ppm).
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency.