Idaho DEQ Air Quality Advisory In Effect for Nez Perce & Latah Counties Due to Degraded Air Quality

August 20, 2023 Air Quality, Idaho, Idaho DEQ, Latah County, LC Valley, News, Nez Perce County, Wildfire
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LEWISTON, ID – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Nez Perce and Latah Counties (off the Nez Perce Reservation) due to wildfire smoke. Particulate levels are in the “unhealthy” range today and are expected to improve to “moderate” on Monday and Tuesday.

CURRENT CONDITIONS (2:45 p.m.):

Check DEQ’s air quality forecasts each day.

See current air quality.

Confirm air quality burning restrictions before doing any open burning.

Learn about the Air Quality Index and how to use it.

Learn about protecting yourself from wildfire smoke.

Find out about the different pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act.

Read more about Idaho’s Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho.