Take control of your exposure to polluted air

Clean Air Day takes place on Thursday 18 June, offering practical advice on how to reduce your exposure to poor air quality. 

Air pollution can make breathing more difficult and trigger health problems, particularly for people with asthma or heart or lung conditions, as well as children, older adults and those who are pregnant. 

Get alerts straight to your phone 

Did you know you can sign up to a free local alert service to help you plan ahead? 

airTEXT sends alerts when air pollution levels are forecast to reach moderate or higher in your area. It also provides local three-day forecasts covering pollution, pollen, UV and temperature, helping you take simple steps to protect your health. 

Simple steps to reduce your exposure 

When air quality is poor, you can: 

• close windows facing traffic or main roads
• avoid busy roads and choose greener routes using Clean Air Routes
• switch off your engine when parked or waiting
• limit strenuous outdoor exercise
• keep your inhaler with you if prescribed and use it as directed 

Sign up today 

You can sign up in just 30 seconds at airTEXT and join other local residents taking steps to breathe easier. 

Find out more about clean air in Elmbridge 

You can also explore how we are working to improve air quality across the borough on our clean air page. This includes information on active travel, rewards for walking, cycling and using public transport through the BetterPoints App, local electric vehicle charging points, car sharing and other ways to help make our local air cleaner.