Clean air is essential for protecting community health, the environment and the Territory’s unique lifestyle. The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) works with government, industry and the community to understand, monitor and manage air quality across the NT.
Air quality in the Territory can be influenced by a range of natural and human‑made sources, including bushfires, industrial activities, transport and planned development. The NT EPA’s role is to assess air quality risks, support evidence‑based decision‑making and provide transparent information to the public.
This section provides information on:
- Darwin airshed emissions management
- how air quality is monitored in the NT
- the types of air pollutants
- where to find monitoring data and reports.