Air Quality
Drinking Water
Environmental Response and Remediation
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Water QualityTracking Conditions: Wildfires
The Air Monitoring Center (AMC) is responsible for operating and maintaining an ambient air monitoring network to protect the health and welfare of the citizens of Utah.
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Symptoms: Wildfires
Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a scratchy throat, irritated sinuses, headaches, stinging eyes or a runny nose. Smoke can make symptoms worse for those with heart or lung disease.
Read MoreSusceptibility: Wildfires
Individuals with heart or lung disease, such as congestive heart failure, angina, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or asthma may experience health effects earlier and at lower smoke levels than healthy people.
Read MoreSmoke: Wildfires
Wildfire smoke is composed of a complex mixture of gases, fine particles, and water vapor that form when organic matter burns.
Read MoreProtection: Wildfires
Use Common Sense If it looks smoky outside, it’s probably not a good time to mow the lawn or go for a run. Children should play indoors. Take steps to keep indoor air as clean as possible. Keep windows and doors closed unless it is extremely hot outside. Run the air conditioner and keep the …
Read MoreImpact: Wildfires
Air Quality Visibility (in Miles) Particulate Matter Levels (1 hr. avg., parts per million) Cautionary Statement Good 10 miles 0-40 None Moderate 6 to 9 miles 41-80 Unusually sensitive individuals, including those with heart or respiratory disease, should pay attention to symptoms and should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 3 …
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