Clean air is important to a good quality of life. Luckily air quality in Dorset is generally very good as there are no big cities or large scale industry in the area. Industry and vehicles and generally the two main pollutants affecting air quality and potentially affect human health. In Dorset regular reviews on air quality take place.

 

There is the Air Quality Strategy which provides a framework for air quality control through management of air quality. There are many air quality regulations and Local Authorities are required to undertake air quality reviews. Action plans to improve air quality are implemented in any area which does not meet an air quality objective.