Air quality

Improving air quality remains a priority for the council due to its impacts on health and the environment.

Air quality monitoring data

We monitor nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations in the air at a number of locations within the East Suffolk district.

Air quality reports

To view any past air quality reports please contact our Environmental Protection Team.

Health and air quality

Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts. Generally if you are young and in a good state of health, moderate air pollution levels are unlikely to have any serious short term effects.

Biomass and wood burning

Biomass boilers are a potential source of air pollution and open fires or wood-burning stoves can contribute to air pollution and reduce indoor air quality, which can be damaging to health.

Get involved (doing your bit)

We are working to meet the challenge of reducing airborne pollutants PM2.5, PM10 and NO2 set by the Government, but success will also require a concerted public effort with each person doing their bit by active travel planning and reducing the reliance on the motor car for travel.