DEQ is
lifting an
Air Quality Forecast &
Caution
Date/Time Issued: Thursday, August 04, 2016/1:00
p.m.
Next Update: As Needed
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The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has
lifted an Air Quality Forecast and
Caution to notify residents of Blaine County 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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Contact
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For more
information, contact DEQ’s Regional Office in
Twin Falls at (208) 736-2190.
For real-time air monitoring information, visit DEQ’s website at airquality.deq.idaho.gov.
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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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* Sensitive groups for
particulate matter include those with heart and lung disease, older adults, and
children. Sensitive groups for ozone include those with lung disease, older
adults, and children.
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