The air we breathe can contain emissions from motor vehicles, industry, heating and commercial sources, as well as tobacco smoke and household fuels.

Air pollution can be harmful to human health, particularly in those people who are already vulnerable because of their age or existing health problems.

To protect Western Australian's from the potential health affects of air pollution, WA Health has developed a range of information on common air quality issues.

Air toxics

'Air toxics' are a diverse range of air pollutants that are usually present in ambient air in relatively low concentrations but have characteristics such as toxicity or persistence that make them a hazard to human, plant or animal health. These pollutants include volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, heavy metals and others.

Refer to the air toxics webpage for further information.

Dust information

Dust and health

Bushfires

Bushfires tend to be most common and most severe during summer and autumn. The effects of bushfires on persons and the environment are wide ranging and can be catastrophic.

Refer to the bushfires webpage for further information.

Legionella control

Legionnaires' disease is a serious and potentially life threatening lung infection that is caused by the bacteria Legionella.

Refer to the Legionella control  webpage for further information.

 Geraldton dust report

Cockburn Cement reports