Woodstove advisory season concludes
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Between October 15 and March 15 Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) provides daily woodstove advisories for the Klamath Falls-area air quality zone.
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Wildfire smoke is a public health concern
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials report that the air quality index was in the hazardous range at 7:00 AM this morning. The infiltration of wildfire smoke from the California fires is creating a health risk for the community.
Read MoreAssistance for wood stove change out now available
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In an effort to continue improving the air quality in Klamath Falls, Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) has received a grant from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to change out uncertified wood stoves, uncertified fireplace inserts, and open fireplaces with non-wood burning appliances within the Air Quality Zone.
Read MoreSolar-Powered air quality monitor installed at Oregon Tech
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A fully solar-powered air monitoring station has been installed on the Oregon Institute of Technology's (Oregon Tech) Klamath Falls campus, complementing the work currently being done by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to monitor air quality in the Klamath Basin.
Read MoreDEQ Issues Air Stagnation Advisory, Red Burning Advisory for Klamath County
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is issuing an air stagnation advisory for Klamath and Lake Counties through the morning of Thursday, January 3, 2019.
The air stagnation advisory predicts there will be little or no wind in the Klamath Basin. Smoke and other airborne pollution will increase in concentration, causing a build-up that will not be carried out of the basin. The increase in airborne pollution can be unhealthy for outdoor physical activity and may contribute to health problems including coughing or aggravated asthma.
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