Ottawa - Air Quality Health Index

Current

Observed at: 8:00 AM EDT Wednesday 19 June 2013

2Low Risk

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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: 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday 19 June 2013

Wednesday
2 - Low Risk
Wednesday night
2 - Low Risk
Thursday
3 - 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...?

You may want to think about using clean, low-impact renewable sources of energy in your home and cleaner fuel for your vehicle.

The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, Ottawa Public Health and the Direction de la santé publique de l'Outaouais.