The Air of Angul district found to be rich in chemical poison harmful for environment and living creature. The Nitrogen oxide gas is found in the air in a test by CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Noise Pollution, Waste. Angul is rich in industries and factories like Jindal, Bhushan, etc. The India's one of the most polluted city Talcher is also the neighboring city of the Angul.
However, these industrial units are also responsible for increasing levels of pollution. Air pollution in the district. Plants emit thick black smoke throughout the day that contains a large number of heavy metals and other poisons that can be dangerous to the surrounding population.
According to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards issued by CPCB in residential areas, PM 10 in residential areas should not exceed 60 (g / m3 (annual average) and 100 / g / m3 (hourly average) and PM 2.5 40 µg / m3 (should be annual average)) and 60 andg / m3 (hourly average).