Port Hawkesbury - Air Quality Health Index
4Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
(4-6)
High Risk
(7-10)
Very High Risk
At-Risk Population:
- Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms.
- Find out if you are at risk
General Population:
- No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
Tuesday
Tuesday night
Wednesday
Wednesday night
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 Nova Scotia Environment.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
Exposure to air pollution may cause healthy people to experience irritated eyes, increased mucus in the nose or throat, coughing or difficulty breathing, especially during exercise.
The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, Nova Scotia Environment, and The Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness in partnership with the Lung Association of Nova Scotia and Clean Nova Scotia.
