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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.
    Memorial Park station began monitoring air quality on 1 July 2009.

Benzene at Memorial Park, Monday 7 October 2024 about Benzene

Memorial Park station overview

The guideline for Benzene is 250ppb (24hr avg).

None of the data is validated (0% validated, 0/24 records)

No wind direction data available to create wind rose charts.

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.

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Last updated
8 July 2024