Williams Lake - Air Quality Health Index

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT IN EFFECT

Observed Conditions

Calculated at: 5:00 PM PDT Tuesday 21 August 2018

4Moderate 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:

  • No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 5:00 PM PDT Tuesday 21 August 2018

Tuesday night

5 - Moderate Risk

Wednesday

8 - High 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...?

Even healthy people can have difficulty breathing on days when the index is high.


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.

SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT IN EFFECT
AQHIScale

Observed Conditions


4 - Moderate Risk

Calculated at:

5:00 PM PDT Tuesday 21 August 2018


Forecast Maximums


Tuesday night
5 - Moderate Risk



Wednesday
8 - High Risk




Issued at:

5:00 PM PDT Tuesday 21 August 2018


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.

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