by Ericka | Oct 30, 2014 | Environmental Health
For Immediate Release October 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...
by Ericka | Feb 12, 2014 | Environmental Health
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...
by Ericka | Nov 7, 2013 | Environmental Health, Slider
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...
by Ericka | Mar 14, 2013 | Environmental Health
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... by Ericka | Dec 29, 2012 | Environmental Health
Action / Alert Status:Health Protection Message Green- Good 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...