Due to regional
wildfire smoke and the potential for blowing dust, the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) is extending an Air Quality Forecast and
Caution 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).
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Health Impacts and Recommended Actions
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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.
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Outdoor Burning Restrictions
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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).
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Contact
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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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Tuesday, August 2, 2016
DEQ extending Air Quality Forecast and Caution for August 2, 2016
Air Quality Forecast and Caution
