What is air quality

Air quality is a term used to describe how polluted the level of air is that we breathe. Clean air is a requirement of a healthy environment.

Find out more about air quality here
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Keep it clean

Air pollution impacts the health and well-being of everyone.

Find out more here
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Indoor air quality

Find more information about managing indoor air quality here
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Air quality and schools

Find tips and resources about how parents and carers can help engage children to improve air quality
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Local air quality management

Find out how Knowsley monitors and improves air quality
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Smoke control areas

Find out more about smoke control areas and the associated regulations here
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What you can do to improve air quality

Look at the steps you can take to contribute towards air quality improvements
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Air quality near you

To view the air quality in your area, check out the UK Air website;

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