Air Quality in the Chiltern District is Very Good! We are lucky to have very low levels of air pollution in our District and we do our best to keep it that way. For most people, pollution levels in Buckinghamshire and the Chiltern District are unlikely to cause any serious health effect. However, occasionally during particularly severe pollution episodes; eye irritation or coughing may be triggered.Certain sensitive individuals who are more susceptible to respiratory pollution may feel the effects more acutely, or at lower levels. Sensitive people include the very young, the elderly and those that already suffer from asthma or respiratory problems. Please visit 'Health and Chemistry' for more information. Schools and other groups can join in with the OPAL Air Survey, which is running activities that will help us learn a lot more about the way that the natural environment is affected by air pollution. By getting involved you can find out about impact of air pollution in the local area.Workbooks and recording sheets can be found on the website, as well as a wealth of other information, including upcoming surveys on water, biodiversity and climate. .