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If you would like to receive forecasts of the air quality in Maldon you can sign-up to the free airTEXT email, text message or voicemail alerts here.
airTEXT provides information about local air quality, so that when pollution levels are high people who may be especially affected by poor air quality can be prepared and reduce their exposure. This may include children and adults who have health problems such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart conditions.
Simple steps that can help lower the risk of negative impact include carrying medication such as inhalers and sprays, taking extra doses (as advised by a doctor), reducing physical activity and avoiding going outside.
Normally air pollution levels in Maldon are low and most people will not notice any effects on their health.
The alerts are based on forecasts of expected air quality in Maldon over three days, with air pollution levels numbered one (low) to ten (high), similar to the sun or pollen index. Further information about the urban air quality modelling software that is used to produce the forecasts is available here.