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Air Quality Health Index
Gatineau
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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)
Current Observation
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, or your physician.
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, or your physician.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
You'll save 454 kilograms of carbon dioxide/year by wrapping your water heater in an insulating blanket, and another 250 kilograms by setting the thermostat under 49 degrees Celsius.
You'll save 454 kilograms of carbon dioxide/year by wrapping your water heater in an insulating blanket, and another 250 kilograms by setting the thermostat under 49 degrees Celsius.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, le ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, l'Institut national de santé publique du Québec, la Direction de la santé publique de l'Outaouais and Ottawa Public Health.
