Live air data
The Queensland Department of Environment and Science (DES) in collaboration with industry partners operates an air quality monitoring network across the state.
Data from the monitoring network is presented online as ambient concentration, air quality categories and smoke and dust health action levels which are updated hourly.
Smoke and dust health action levels
There are currently no elevated health action levels.
Based on PM2.5 readings at air monitoring stations and smoke sensors at Sunday 7 July 2024 6pm.
For current bushfire and smoke warnings, visit the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.
Sunday 7 July 2024 6pm
Metals
Select a value within the table to generate charts and to download air quality data.
| Station | Lead µg/m³24hr avg about | Arsenic µg/m³24hr avg about | Cadmium µg/m³24hr avg about | Copper µg/m³24hr avg about | Zinc µg/m³24hr avg about | Nickel µg/m³24hr avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastguard | 0.001 | 0 | 0 | 0.003 | 0.013 | 0 |
| Lennon Drive | 0.001 | 0 | 0 | 0.001 | 0.013 | 0 |
| Station | Lead µg/m³24hr avg about | Arsenic µg/m³24hr avg about | Cadmium µg/m³24hr avg about | Copper µg/m³24hr avg about | Zinc µg/m³24hr avg about | Nickel µg/m³24hr avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gap | 0.029 | 0.003 | 0.001 | 0.128 | 0.042 | 0 |
None of the data is validated (0% validated, 0/18 records)
The data used to compile this air quality information comes directly from the department's air monitoring network and has only undergone a preliminary quality check. Data is retrieved from the stations every hour and after quality checks, is available approximately 1 hour later.
All data on this site is shown in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- If there is no data measured for a parameter, or data could not be retrieved from the monitoring station at this hour, no data is shown in the cell.
About these Metals parameters
- Lead
Lead is commonly used in manufacturing products like batteries and solders. The major emission source is from the mining, smelting and processing of mineral ores. Inhaling or consuming lead and its compounds can affect the human body, particularly the nervous system, and may result in growth and developmental problems in children.
The guideline for Hydrogen sulfide is 5ppb (30 min avg) for odour nuisance and 108ppb (24hr avg) for health and wellbeing.
Lead is measured in parts per billion.
- Arsenic
Elemental arsenic does not occur naturally but its compounds are widespread, often occurring with metal-bearing ores and released during processing. It is widely used in timber preservatives and pesticides, and is well-documented as an occupational hazard.
The guideline for Hydrogen sulfide is 5ppb (30 min avg) for odour nuisance and 108ppb (24hr avg) for health and wellbeing.
Arsenic is measured in parts per billion.
- Cadmium
Cadmium compounds occur naturally in the environment, particularly in areas of mineralisation. The major emission source is the processing of metal ores for lead, zinc and copper, where cadmium is a valuable by-product.
The guideline for Hydrogen sulfide is 5ppb (30 min avg) for odour nuisance and 108ppb (24hr avg) for health and wellbeing.
Cadmium is measured in parts per billion.
- Copper
Copper is one of a number of essential metals, and a small daily intake is required to maintain a healthy life. However, ingesting high levels of the element can lead to adverse health effects, as some of its compounds are toxic.
The guideline for Hydrogen sulfide is 5ppb (30 min avg) for odour nuisance and 108ppb (24hr avg) for health and wellbeing.
Copper is measured in parts per billion.
- Zinc
Zinc occurs widely in nature, and is another metal essential in trace quantities for good health. Exposure to elevated levels is more likely through occupational exposure in industry such as mining and smelting and processing of metal ores. Insufficient zinc intake has a detrimental effect on growth, and immune and reproductive system development. Adverse health effects generally only occur where the exposure is high.
The guideline for Hydrogen sulfide is 5ppb (30 min avg) for odour nuisance and 108ppb (24hr avg) for health and wellbeing.
Zinc is measured in parts per billion.
- Nickel
The guideline for Hydrogen sulfide is 5ppb (30 min avg) for odour nuisance and 108ppb (24hr avg) for health and wellbeing.
Nickel is measured in parts per billion.
