EPA urged to act on NSW air pollution

AIR quality standards are being "routinely exceeded" in some parts of the state's Hunter region, NSW conservationists say.

The impact of air quality on health is the subject of a Senate committee public hearing in Newcastle.

Almost 160 submissions have been received from individuals, mining companies and conservation and community groups.

The Hunter Community Environment Centre said it told the inquiry on Tuesday that air quality standards in the area were exceeded more than 115 times in 2012.

Spokesman James Whelan said air quality was often not good enough in the area including in Muswellbrook and small towns in the Hunter coal corridor.

"In Australia our speed limits are strictly enforced, but air quality standards are routinely exceeded," Dr Whelan said in a statement.

"The NSW Environmental Protection Agency should act decisively to improve air quality."

The inquiry continues on Wednesday.

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