DEQ is
lifting an Air Quality Forecast & Caution
The Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is lifting an Air Quality
Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Latah County (off the
Nez Perce Reservation) of improved air quality. Air quality is currently in the GOOD category
and is forecast to remain in the GOOD category for the few next days.
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 good, air quality is
considered satisfactory and air pollution poses little or no risk. Please note, wildfires continue to
burn across the northwest and smoke can return with little or no warning. Be
aware of changing conditions to protect your health.
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Outdoor Burning Restrictions
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Open burning
restrictions have been lifted in accordance with the Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in
Idaho (IDAPA
58.01.01.550).
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Air Quality Index (AQI):
Range
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Category
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Meaning
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0 to 50
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Good
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Air quality is considered satisfactory, and
air pollution poses little or no risk
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51 to 100
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Moderate
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Air quality is acceptable; however, for
some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small
number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
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101 to 150
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
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Members of sensitive groups may experience
health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
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151 to 200
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Unhealthy
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Everyone
may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may
experience more serious health effects.
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201 to 300
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Very
Unhealthy
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Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire
population is more likely to be affected.
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301 to 500
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Hazardous
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Health
alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
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