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Frequently Asked Questions

• » What Air quality monitoring does Surrey Heath Borough Council do?
• » What leads to poor air quality?
• » What are the effects of poor air quality?
• » Is poor air quality harmful to health?

  Many air pollutants have known or suspected harmful effects on human health and the environment. Combustion, motor vehicle traffic, space heating, and power generation primarily generate these pollutants in Europe. These pollutants can travel long distances, so not only affect the environment at their source, but also react to other chemicals in the atmosphere to produce secondary pollutants such as acid rain or ozone.
  
  Defra provide a leaflet "Air pollution - what is means for your health" which provides excellent information.
  http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/air/airquality/publications/airpoll/documents/airpollution_leaflet.pdf (Opens in a new window)

• » Is It Harmful to Me?
• » Can I do anything?
• » What is the current level of air pollution in Surrey Heath and how can I find out more about air quality and pollution levels in the UK?