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 […]
Why do UCAIR about UTAH’S AIR
https://www.youtube.com/embed/6uYHzRk1al4?rel=0 Here are some ways you can help improve air quality in our state. January means a new year, new beginnings and, of course, those resolutions. It also means Utah is heading into the thick of inversion season. But don’t let the haze get you down! Here are the top five things you and your […]
Utah Indoor Clean Air Act
The Utah Indoor Clean Air Act was created by the Utah Legislature to protect Utahns and visitors to the state from the toxic effects of secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke exposure is one of the leading causes of preventable death and disability in the U.S. and Utah today. In general, “Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed indoor places […]
Is Wood a Sole Source of Heat?
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Homeowners along the Wasatch Front, Cache and Tooele counties who use wood stoves or other solid fuel burning devices as their only source of heat must register with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) between now and June 1 in order to burn wood on mandatory no […]
DAQ Urges Use of Utah Air App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect: Seasonal wood burning restrictions begin November 1
For Immediate ReleaseOctober 30, 2014 DAQ Urges Use of Utah Air App as Burning Rules Go Into Effect Seasonal wood burning restrictions begin November 1 Salt Lake City, Utah – With the air turning cold, the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) reminds Utahns that wood burning restrictions go into effect November 1, 2014, and urges the use […]
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 […]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Prevention Guidance
Carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, colorless gas, which can cause sudden illness and death, is produced any time a fossil fuel is burned. CDC works with national, state, local, and other partners to raise awareness about CO poisoning and to monitor CO-related illness and death in the U.S. For more information follow this link to […]
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 […]
