Metro Vancouver - SW - Air Quality Health Index

Current

Observed at: 3:00 PM PDT Tuesday 18 June 2013

2Low Risk

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Low Risk
(1-3)
Moderate Risk
(4-6)
High Risk
(7-10)
Very High Risk

At-Risk Population:

General Population:

  • Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 8:33 AM PDT Tuesday 18 June 2013

Tuesday
3 - Low Risk
Tuesday night
2 - Low Risk
Wednesday
2 - Low Risk
Who is at risk?

People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.

To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, your physician, or your local health authority.

Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.

Did you know...?

Avoiding just 10 miles of driving every week eliminates about 227 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions a year.

The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, Metro Vancouver and the B.C. Lung Association.