Air pollution

Air pollution is a mixture of particles and gases. Some of these occur naturally and some are products of our everyday activities such as driving. Substances that we put into the air can alter the quality of the air we breathe.

Air quality management

Under the Environment Act 1995 (EA 1995) councils are required to undertake air quality reviews to highlight any possible breeches in national air quality objectives. In areas where the objectives are not met, Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) are established to improve air quality.

To find out if you live in an AQMA use My Wycombe.

More about air quality management

Tackling air pollution problems

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990) councils are required to investigate any complaints associated with air pollution to assess whether the offence is a statutory nuisance.

You may find these web pages helpful:

Bonfires, dust and odours
Smoke control areas