PM10 exceedances have occurred from time to time and the Taupō airshed is currently classified as polluted under the National Environmental Standards. From 1 September 2016 Taupo must have no more than one PM10 exceedance per 12 month period. The main source of poor air quality during winter is from home heating using wood. Because of its location within the Taupō Volcanic zone, there will be a larger contribution from volcanic/geothermal activity at times. The surrounding pumice soils are also likely to contribute to a higher summertime dust source.
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This information is collated from 2013 Census information. The census is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand. Census information is collated every five years.
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