Nanaimo - Air Quality Health Index

Calculated at: 3:00 PM PDT Monday 7 October 2024

2Low Risk




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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.

Issued at: 6:00 AM PDT Monday 7 October 2024

Monday

3 - Low Risk

Monday night

3 - Low Risk

Tuesday

2 - Low Risk

Tuesday night

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...?

Canada is the 2nd highest per capita emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, and our emissions are growing by 1.5% every year.


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

AQHIScale

Observed ConditionsFootnote


2 - Low Risk

Calculated at:

3:00 PM PDT Monday 7 October 2024

 

Forecast Maximums


Monday
3 - Low Risk



Monday night
3 - Low Risk



Tuesday
2 - Low Risk



Tuesday night
2 - Low Risk




Issued at:

6:00 AM PDT Monday 7 October 2024

 

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

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