Air Quality Forecast and Caution - Lifted

 

 

 

Date/Time Issued: Wednesday, August 16, 2017/11:00 a.m.

Next Update: As Necessary

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Quality Forecast and Caution and is notifying residents of Boundary County of improved air quality. Air quality is currently in the MODERATE category. However, depending on wind direction and fire activity, it could become degraded once again. The pollutant of concern is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5).

Woodstove Burning Restrictions

No Restrictions

Outdoor Burning Restrictions

Fire safety restrictions are still in effect in north Idaho. Contact your local fire jurisdiction prior to conducting any open burning.

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.

Contact

For more information, contact DEQ’s Regional Office in Coeur d'Alene at (208) 769-1422.

For real-time air monitoring information, visit DEQ’s website at airquality.deq.idaho.gov.

For more information concerning local ordinances contact your local city or county.

Air Quality Index (AQI):

 

For more information on the AQI, visit http://www.epa.gov/airnow/aqi_brochure_02_14.pdf.

For more information about wildfire smoke, visit Idaho’s Smoke Blog at idsmoke.blogspot.com.

* Sensitive groups include those with heart and lung disease, older adults, and children.