Air quality

We work to protect and improve air quality because it affects:

• your health
• the environment
• buildings and public spaces

Poor air quality can harm young people, older adults, and those with heart or lung conditions.

Air pollution is a mix of gases and particles from natural and human sources. Each pollutant behaves differently, which makes managing air quality complex.

We assess current and future air quality in Cumberland. If national standards are not met, we create an action plan to improve it.