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Pollution Info - Air
Chemical and paint spray drift
Spray drift from chemicals and paint can affect neighbours and interfere with their normal activities. If severe enough, it can damage property and impact people's health.
You can reduce chemical and paint spray drift by:
- working indoors, where possible
- checking weather conditions - don’t spray on days with strong and gusty winds or where wind is blowing towards your neighbour
- following the manufacturer’s guidelines
- using a brush on small jobs
- using accurate equipment that reduces overspray
- considering using a commercial spray booth.
This information is also available as a chemical and paint spray drift fact sheet