Williams Lake - Air Quality Health Index

Current

Observed at: 6:00 AM PDT Sunday 19 May 2013

1Low Risk

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2
3
4
5
6
7
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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: 6:00 AM PDT Sunday 19 May 2013

Sunday
2 - Low Risk
Sunday night
3 - Low Risk
Monday
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, or your physician.

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

Did you know...?

The single most energy consuming means of travel is the plane. The cheapest and least polluting way to travel long distances is to take the train or bus.

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, the Municipality of Williams Lake and the B.C. Lung Association.