Chart air quality data
What’s new
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
Benzene at Memorial Park, Wednesday 18 September 2024 about Benzene
Memorial Park station overview
No data available for Benzene at Memorial Park for Wednesday 18 September 2024.
The monitoring station may have been offline due to equipment servicing or failure. See network status for long-term data outages.
About Benzene
Benzene is an organic compound occurring naturally in fossil fuels and entering the atmosphere from both natural processes and human activities that involve the combustion of organic matter. Long-term exposure results in an increased incidence of blood and immune system disorders, including anaemia and leukaemia.
The guideline for Benzene is 250ppb (24hr avg).
Benzene is measured in parts per billion.