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The plan focuses on priority pollutants—including sulphur dioxide, particulate matter, benzene, and odours—particularly within the industrialised South Durban Basin. It integrates a monitoring network, emission inventories, and dispersion modelling via the AirQUIS software system to inform abatement strategies and ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act of 2005.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-000827#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The eThekwini Municipality has seen a significant reduction in sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions between 1997 and 2006, with a reported 45% decrease. 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Gasoline vehicles were identified as the largest source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), emitting 15,085 tons per annum in 2004.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-000827#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Particulate matter (PM10) exhibits a regional profile, meaning concentrations are influenced by sources outside the municipality. All monitoring stations in the network recorded exceedances of the 24-hour standard in 2005, with the highest levels often coinciding with winter inversion conditions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-000827#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Odours are a primary source of public complaints in eThekwini, particularly in the South Durban Basin. 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