Pollution
Category Items
Air pollution
Air pollution levels and forecasts for Croydon. Air pollution alerts. Permits for controlled industrial installations. Fines for idling vehicles.
Going Smokefree
At 6am on July 1 2007 it will be illegal to smoke in any enclosed or substantially enclosed public place and workplace
Pollution control - asbestos
What to do if you think there is asbestos in or around your home or place of work.
Pollution control - contaminated land
We ensure the clean up of sites considered contaminated and thus harmful to people, property and the environment.
Pollution control - hazardous substances
How to apply for permission to use or store radioactive and other hazardous substances - plus a register of companies with permits.
Pollution control - noise
How to make a complaint when dogs, alarms, parties, construction or other excessive noise cause a nuisance.
Pollution control - water
We ensure that the borough's drinking water meets quality standards.
Environmental assessments
To ensure that the impact of new developments does not have a detrimental impact on people and the environment the Specialist Pollution Team advises the Council's Planning and Transportation Department on the environmental impact of planning applications.