Free air quality alert service now available
The free service provides advance warnings when poor air quality or higher levels of pollution are forecast. Additional health guidance helps people to make informed decisions about limiting their exposure to poor quality air.
How airTEXT works
airText sends alerts when air pollution levels are expected to reach moderate or high in your area. It also provides local three-day forecasts covering air quality forecasts, pollen counts, UV levels and air temperature information.
Cllr Merel Rehorst-Smith, Lead Councillor for Regulatory Services, explained: "We want to make it as easy as possible for residents to stay informed about the air they breathe. By signing up for free airTEXT alerts, people can receive advance notice of poor air quality, along with helpful advice on how to reduce the effects of air pollution, pollen, extreme weather, and UV.
"It's a simple service that can make a real difference, especially for people with heart or lung conditions, older residents and families with young children."
Why sign up?
Air pollution levels can increase during hot, sunny weather in summer and during cold, still conditions in winter. These periods, known as pollution episodes, can last for two or three days.
Receiving alerts can help residents plan ahead, including adjusting outdoor activities, choosing different travel routes, managing medication and dressing appropriately for weather and environmental conditions.
Where to sign up
Residents can sign up to receive alerts by text message, email, or voicemail. Users can also choose alerts for different areas depending on where they live, work or regularly visit.
Sign up for free airTEXT alerts and find out more about the service by visiting the airTEXT website.
Published on: 10 September 2026