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Air Quality Health Index
Ottawa
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Risk:
Low
(1 - 3)
(1 - 3)
Moderate
(4 - 6)
(4 - 6)
High
(7 - 10)
(7 - 10)
Very High
(Above 10)
(Above 10)
- At-Risk Population:
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- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- Find out if you are at risk
- General Population:
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- Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
Forecast Maximums
Issued at 6:00 AM EST Thursday 9 February 2012
Thursday
3
Low Risk
Low Risk
Thursday night
3
Low Risk
Low Risk
Friday
3
Low Risk
Low Risk
Who is at risk?
People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.
To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, your physician, or your local health authority.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.
To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, your physician, or your local health authority.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
Exercising in parks or along low-traffic residential roads will reduce your exposure to car exhaust.
Exercising in parks or along low-traffic residential roads will reduce your exposure to car exhaust.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, Ottawa Public Health and the Direction de la santé publique de l'Outaouais.
