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View the current smoke and dust levels across Queensland and general guidance on what actions to take to protect your health during a smoke event

    Air quality data is available from 1 January 2016. Individual stations have been monitoring for different time periods so data may not be available for all possible times.
    Lennon Drive station began monitoring air quality on 1 June 2018.

Lead at Lennon Drive, Sunday 14 August 2022 about Lead

Lennon Drive station overview

The guideline for Lead is 2µg/m³ (24hr avg).

Data has been validated (100% validated, all 24 records)

Data has been validated (100% validated, all 48 records)

About 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 Lead is 2µg/m³ (24hr avg).

Lead is measured in micrograms per cubic metre.

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Last updated
8 July 2024