Pollution

Noise Pollution
Noise can be a real problem, especially for those who live close together in flats or terraced houses or close to a business or industrial premises. Read our noise pages to see how we can help you with a noise complaint.

Smoke Nuisance
There are no permitted times in Kettering for lighting bonfires. There are many ways to dispose of waste and unwanted items without the need to light a bonfire. You can report a Smoke Nuisance online.

Clean Air Act
Under the Clean Air Act 1993, certain chimneys serving industrial or business furnaces or boilers require approval from the Council before they are first used.

Local Air Quality Management
The Environment Act 1995 introduced legislation for the local management of air quality. Part IV of the Act introduced a statutory duty for local authorities to review and assess the air quality within their districts.

Water Quality
Information regarding mains water and bathing water. If you are concerned about the quality of your mains water supply you should contact your supplier.

Control of Pollution from Construction & Demolition Works
The local authority monitors construction activities to minimise pollution caused by noise, dust and other nuisances.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Using chemicals or other hazardous substances at work can put people's health at risk, causing diseases including asthma, dermatitis or cancer. The COSHH regulations require employers to control substances that can harm workers' health.
Asbestos at Work
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 came into force in 2006. These Regulations bring together the three previous sets of Regulations covering the prohibition of asbestos, the control of asbestos at work and asbestos licensing.
Radon in the Workplace
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in the air we breathe. We have always received doses of radiation from it and always will.
Land Pollution
An historical legacy of the Industrial Revolution has left many parts of the United Kingdom with a substantial amount of chemicals left in the ground.