DEQ
issues air quality forecast and caution
Air Quality Forecast and Caution
Due to regional wildfire smoke, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ) has issued an Air Quality Forecast and Caution with a mandatory burn
ban to notify residents of Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce
counties (off the Nez Perce Reservation) of degraded air quality. Air quality
is currently in the MODERATE category and is forecast to remain in the
MODERATE category for the next day. Please note that some areas may experience
hours of elevated smoke levels and move into the Unhealthy for Sensitive
Groups category. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5).
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions
When air quality is moderate, air quality is acceptable; however, people
who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may experience health impacts
and should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
Outdoor Burning Restrictions
All outdoor open burning is prohibited by the Department of Environmental
Quality in accordance with the Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in
Idaho (IDAPA 58.01.01.550).
Contact
For more information, contact DEQ’s Regional Office in Lewiston at (208)
799-4370.
For real-time air monitoring information, visit DEQ’s website at airquality.deq.idaho.gov.
For more information about wildfire smoke, visit Idaho’s Smoke Blog
at idsmoke.blogspot.com. |
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