The air we breathe is essential to life. We rely on clean air for our health. Poor air quality is both a threat to our health and the environment.
Some people are more susceptible to air pollution than others.
Vulnerable groups include the young and elderly, people with respiratory ailments and asthma sufferers. Motorists, joggers and cyclists on busy roads are also at risk. Air pollution can also damage masonry on buildings, cause acid rain and produce smoke and odour. Monitoring data is a very important part of the review and assessment process. Air pollution has been monitored in Southampton since 1994 from a permanent City Centre Station at Six Dials Junction.