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Air Quality Monitoring Network of Hong Kong

The air quality monitoring network in Hong Kong of the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) comprises fourteen fixed monitoring stations to meet the following objectives:-

  1. To understand air pollution problems in order that cost-effective policies and solutions can be developed;

  2. To assess to what extent the standards and targets are being achieved or violated;

  3. To assist the assessment of public's exposure to air pollution; and

  4. To provide public information on current and forecast air quality.

The network is designed and operated to meet the highest international standards. It is certified by the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) and has gained high regard from experts of overseas and the United Nations' Environmental Programme.

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