PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST AIR POLLUTION

KEEP AIR POLLUTION AT ARM'S LENGTH

Stay Informed

Staying informed about air pollution levels is a simple yet powerful way to protect your health. By knowing when and where air pollution levels are high, you can take proactive steps to reduce your exposure, such as altering your travel routes, limiting outdoor activities, or ventilating your home more effectively. Tools like real-time air quality maps, mobile alerts, and services provide up-to-date information, empowering you to plan your day with your health in mind. Being aware of changing air quality conditions ensures that you and your loved ones can take the necessary precautions to stay safe and healthy.

Explore a few of the resources below.

AirText

AirText is a free air quality forecasting service designed to help residents stay informed about air pollution levels in their area. By providing daily air quality forecasts via text message, email, or app notifications, AirText empowers individuals to take proactive steps to reduce their exposure to harmful pollutants, particularly on days when pollution levels are higher. This tool is especially valuable for vulnerable groups, such as children, older adults, and people with long-term health conditions, enabling them to plan activities and manage symptoms more effectively. As part of the Be Air Aware campaign, we encourage residents to sign up for AirText to stay updated and protect their health.

Registration is quick and easy—visit airtext.info to get started.

Defra Pollution Forecasts

The Defra Pollution Forecast is a trusted resource that provides daily air quality forecasts across the UK. This service, managed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), offers detailed information on pollution levels, including particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), helping residents stay informed about current and upcoming air quality conditions. By using this tool, individuals can make informed decisions to protect their health—such as avoiding strenuous outdoor activities or planning travel at times when pollution levels are lower.

For more details and to access the forecast, visit Defra Pollution Forecasts.

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IQAir live monitoring

This provides real-time air quality data from locations across the globe, including specific areas in the UK. Using advanced sensors, it tracks levels of key pollutants such as PM2.5, providing a clear picture of the air quality in your area. By accessing IQAir’s live data, you can make informed choices to protect your health, such as adjusting outdoor activities when pollution levels are high. You can also sign up for personalised alerts to receive notifications about air quality changes in your area. For more information or to access live monitoring, visit IQAir.

London Air

This is also a comprehensive resource that provides up-to-date air quality information for locations across London, including Hounslow. It tracks levels of key pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), offering both real-time data and forecasts. The platform also allows you to sign up for personalised alerts, keeping you informed when air pollution levels are high and enabling you to take precautionary steps.

To access the tool or sign up for alerts, visit London Air.

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