Air Quality
Click the image below to view Tooele County- Current Conditions, Forecast and Trends or visit https://air.utah.gov/currentconditions.php?id=ed For a map showing all air monitors in Tooele County click here to access Purple Air Raw PM2.5 by PurpleAir For more information visit the Utah Department of Environmental Quality https://deq.utah.gov/division-air-quality Asbestos poses health risks since its tiny fibers […]
Warmer Temps Mean Be On the Look Out for Summer Ozone Pollution
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Environmental Quality encourages the public to check daily air pollution forecasts for Utah’s summer ozone at air.utah.gov. Although the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) monitors for ozone year-round, it is most notable when a mix of chemicals emitted mainly from vehicle tailpipes, diesel engines and industrial sources […]
Winter Mandatory No Burn Patrol Program
Learn When Not to Burn and learn how small businesses can apply for grants to implement process improvements to reduce emissions and improve air quality . The Utah Division of Air Quality issues mandatory no burn actions when fine particulate pollution builds up to unhealthy levels during winter inversions. The no-burn period extends from November […]
Regulations for Residential Open Burning and Permit Dates
Open burning is a source of air pollution that is regulated by the Division of Air Quality (DAQ). There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burning activities to help minimize emissions and ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are met. Recent modifications to these rules change the open burn periods […]
Air Quality
Action / Alert Status:Health Protection Message [box] Green- Good[/box] [box] Yellow-Moderate -Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups-Voluntarily do not burn today. Reduce driving use mass transit. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. The following groups should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion: People with lung disease, such as asthma. Children and older […]