Outdoor air quality
Outdoor air pollution affects the air you breathe. It can damage your health. Air pollution affects everyone. Children, the elderly and people with health issues are at greater risk from outdoor air pollution. If you have health issues, protect yourself.
Avoid outdoor activities when the Air Quality Health Index is high.
| What is the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)? | ||||||||||||||||||||
| The AQHI is a tool to show the health risk of air pollution. A higher number means more risk. If it's high enough, you might need to take precautions. The AQHI provides real time information about air pollution levels. People who are at risk should change their activity levels. Change should be based on the air quality forecast. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| How is the AQHI measured? | ||||||||||||||||||||
The AQHI measures three common air pollutants known to cause health problems:
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| AQHI Index and health messages | ||||||||||||||||||||
*Only worry if you have symptoms like coughing and throat irritation. |
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| Air quality alerts | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Environment and Climate Change Canada, provide AQHI forecasts for the Province of Ontario. Special Air Quality Statements and Smog and Air Health Advisories are issued jointly.
Subscribe to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Air Quality Alerts. Resources |
Indoor air quality
People spend a great deal of time indoors. How you maintain your home and the products used in the home may have an impact on your indoor air quality and your health? The best way to improve your indoor air quality is to reduce air borne contaminants, improve ventilation, and filter your air.
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