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Last Updated: 05/24/13 09:57AM

Treasure Valley

(Ada and Canyon Counties & Cities Within)

Today's AQI Forecast (05/25/2013)

GOOD 
AQI of 39
Ozone 
Forecast Discussion: Partly sunny with light winds and a high near 77 degrees. Air quality is expected to be in the "Good" category.

Outdoor Burning
UNRESTRICTED

Note: Advance registration with DEQ is required before conducting crop residue burning on lands other than the five Indian Reservations in Idaho. Visit DEQ's crop residue burning web page to see requirements and apply for a permit.

Residential Wood Heating
UNRESTRICTED

Sunday's AQI Forecast (05/26/2013)

GOOD 
AQI of 39
Ozone 
Forecast Discussion: Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and a high near 74 degrees. Air quality is expected to be in the "Good" category.

Monday's AQI Forecast (05/27/2013)

GOOD 
AQI of 41
Ozone 
Forecast Discussion: Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of showers and a high near 73 degrees. Air quality is expected to be in the "Good" category.
For More Information: michael.toole@deq.idaho.gov   208.373.0104  
 

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Treasure Valley Ozone Report, May 2008

Historical AQI Data for Canyon County

Historical AQI Data for Ada County

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  Each category corresponds to a different level of health concern. The six levels of health  concern and what they mean are:
AQI Colors "Good" The AQI value for your community is between 0 and 50. Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
"Moderate" The AQI for your community is between 51 and 100. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people. For example, people who are unusually sensitive to ozone may experience respiratory symptoms.
"Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" When AQI values are between 101 and 150, members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. This means they are likely to be affected at lower levels than the general public. For example, people with lung disease are at greater risk from exposure to ozone, while people with either lung disease or heart disease are at greater risk from exposure to particle pollution. The general public is not likely to be affected when the AQI is in this range.
"Unhealthy" Everyone may begin to experience health effects when AQI values are between 151 and 200. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
"Very Unhealthy" AQI values between 201 and 300 trigger a health alert, meaning everyone may experience more serious health effects.
"Hazardous" AQI values over 300 trigger health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
 
 AQI: 0
 Burn Restrictions in Treasure Valley Cities and Counties

Location
 If AQI is
These Burn Restrictions Apply
 Ordinance Link
Ada County
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74

No:

Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and non-certified wood stoves.
254
Okay: Certified wood stoves.
Boise City
≥ 60
No: Open/outdoor burning.
7-01-23
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74
No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all wood stoves.
4-06-04
Eagle
≥ 60
No: Open/outdoor burning.
488
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74
No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all wood stoves.
Kuna
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74

No:

Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and non-certified wood stoves.
Okay: Certified wood stoves.
Garden City
≥ 60
No: Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74
No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all wood stoves.
808
Meridian
≥ 60
No: Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74
No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all wood stoves.
Star
≥ 60
No: Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74
No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and all wood stoves.
≥ 74

No:

Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and non-certified wood stoves.
10-005
Okay: Certified wood stoves.
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
Middleton
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
≥ 74

No:

Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and non-certified wood stoves.
Okay: Certified wood stoves.
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.
Parma
≥ 60

No:

Open/outdoor burning.
Okay: Fireplaces and all wood stoves.