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Air Quality Health Index
Victoria - Western Communities
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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
Observed at
12:00 AM PDT Monday 22 March 2010
Observed at
12:00 AM PDT Monday 22 March 2010
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Low Risk
Low Risk
- 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 5:00 PM PDT Sunday 21 March 2010
Issued at 5:00 PM PDT Sunday 21 March 2010
Sunday night
Monday
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Low Risk
Low Risk
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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...?
Taking steps to reduce air pollution also helps slow global warming.
Taking steps to reduce air pollution also helps slow global warming.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, the Capital Regional District, and the B.C. Lung Association.
