EalingAir

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The Ealing 8 monitoring site on Horn Lane, Acton forms part of an investigation of the local PM10 sources at this location. The site is affected by specific local sources of PM10 particulate and it is not representative of other areas within the Borough. Horn Lane will have increased levels of particulate matter that will not be representative of rest of the borough.

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How to use the Daily Air Quality Index *

• Step 1: Determine whether you (or your children) are likely to be at-risk from air pollution. Your doctor may also be able to give you advice.
• Step 2: If you may be at-risk, and are planning strenuous activity outdoors, check the air pollution forecast.
• Step 3: Use the health messages corresponding to the highest forecast level of pollution as a guide.

Health Advice

Air Pollution Banding	Value	Accompanying health messages for at-risk groups and the general population
		At-risk individuals **	General population
Low	1-3	Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.	Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
Moderate	4-6	Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, who experience symptoms, should consider reducing strenuous physical activity, particularly outdoors.	Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
High	7-9	Adults and children with lung problems, and adults with heart problems, should reduce strenuous physical exertion, particularly outdoors, and particularly if they experience symptoms. People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often. Older people should also reduce physical exertion.	Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, cough or sore throat should consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors.
Very High	10	Adults and children with lung problems, adults with heart problems, and older people, should avoid strenuous physical activity. People with asthma may find they need to use their reliever inhaler more often.	Reduce physical exertion, particularly outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as cough or sore throat.

* Daily Air Quality Index information sourced from UK-AIR (Air Information Resource) website.

** Adults and children with heart or lung problems are at greater risk of symptoms. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition. It is possible that very sensitive individuals may experience health effects even on Low air pollution days.

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