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  • Polluted air returns Wednesday

    Polluted air returns Wednesday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has announced an Air Quality Alert for the Loveland Area.

    The air quality index is predicted to be 105 on Wednesday which is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”.

     

     

    Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should be avoiding all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.

    You can track the air quality in real-time by clicking the image below.

    Do Your Share! Take these precautions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
    • Avoid idling your vehicle
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
    • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
    • Do not use fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Alert days
    • Conserve electricity

  • Polluted air continues into Monday

    Polluted air continues into Monday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has announced an Air Quality Alert for the Loveland Area, including Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky.

    The air quality index is predicted to be 105 on Monday which is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”.

     

     

    Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should be avoiding all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.

    You can track the air quality in real-time by clicking the image below.

    Do Your Share! Take these precautions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
    • Avoid idling your vehicle
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
    • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
    • Do not use fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Alert days
    • Conserve electricity

  • Dirty Air Alert issued for Sunday

    Dirty Air Alert issued for Sunday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has announced an Air Quality Alert for the Loveland Area, including Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky.

    The air quality index is predicted to be 105 on Wednesday which is “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups”.

     

     

    Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should be avoiding all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.

    You can track the air quality in real-time by clicking the image below.

    Do Your Share! Take these precautions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
    • Avoid idling your vehicle
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
    • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
    • Do not use fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Alert days
    • Conserve electricity

  • Air Quality Alert has been extended into Saturday

    Air Quality Alert has been extended into Saturday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). 

    Saturday, Aug 5 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone

     

    This level of Ozone can be harmful to children, seniors, adults who are active outdoors (such as manual laborers), and people with heart disease, lung disease (such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis), or diabetes.

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.
  • Air Quality Alert has been declared for Loveland on Friday

    Air Quality Alert has been declared for Loveland on Friday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). 

    Friday, Aug 4: 108 AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Ozone

     

    This level of Ozone can be harmful to children, seniors, adults who are active outdoors (such as manual laborers), and people with heart disease, lung disease (such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis), or diabetes.

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.
    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.
    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.
  • Air Advisory for Loveland on Wednesday

    Air Advisory for Loveland on Wednesday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.  

    The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI).

    What to Do During an Air Quality Alert

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
    • Refuel your vehicle after 6 p.m., do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
    • Do not idle your vehicle
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly-inflated tires and timely oil changes
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
    • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
    • Avoid using fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Alert days
    • Conserve electricity

    For more details on the Air Quality Index and its corresponding health messages, refer to AirNow. You may also choose to sign up for EnviroFlash, a free service and app that notifies you of daily air quality conditions based upon your personal settings that you control.

  • Air Alert extended into Thursday

    Air Alert extended into Thursday

    Historic Downtown Loveland, Ohio on Wednesday afternoon (Photo by David Miller)

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency is extending the Air Quality Alert into Thursday, June 29 through 11:59 PM for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana.

    The Agency expects to see levels of both ozone and PM2.5 (due to Canada wildfires) in the “Unhealthy” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI). Because there are two air pollutants with high concentrations, the general public is encouraged to limit their outdoor exertion, especially children, those with respiratory illnesses, and older adults. Refer to U.S. EPA’s health guide here.

    Everyone can reduce PM2.5 by following these guidelines:

    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.
    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires, and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.
    The intersection of Rich and Fallis Roads on Wednesday afternoon from Loveland High School. (Photo by David Miller)

    Everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions: 

    • Telecommute.
    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips.
  • Air Quality Alert issued for Saturday and Sunday in Loveland

    Air Quality Alert issued for Saturday and Sunday in Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18.

    The Agency issues an Air Quality Alerts when ozone or other major air pollutants are expected to reach levels considered unhealthy for sensitive groups.

    The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index (AQI).

    Use this SITE to track pollution levels in real time.

    “Sensitive Groups” refers to people with health issues that might be affected by pollution. This category includes:

      • Babies
      • Young children
      • Elderly people
      • People with respiratory disease
      • People with allergies
      • People with hypersensitivity

    For people with sensitivity issues, this could be bad enough to be affected. People with asthma will experience shortness of breath more often. Children and the elderly may suffer more coughing or allergic reactions. Long-term exposure may cause more serious damage.

    What to Do During an Air Quality Alert

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike or walk instead of driving
    • Refuel your vehicle after 6 p.m., do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap
    • Do not idle your vehicle
    • Combine trips or eliminate unnecessary vehicle trips
    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly-inflated tires and timely oil changes
    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days
    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days
    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings
    • Always burn clean, seasoned wood in outdoor fire pits, fireplaces and wood stoves
    • Avoid using fire pits or fireplaces for non-essential home heating on Air Quality Alert days
    • Conserve electricity

    For more details on the Air Quality Index and its corresponding health messages, refer to AirNow. You may also choose to sign up for EnviroFlash, a free s

  • Dirty air continues into Wednesday

    Dirty air continues into Wednesday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, August 25 for the Loveland, Ohio Area.

    The Air Quality Index is predicted to reach 105.

    The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index.

    Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should be avoiding all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.

    Activities for children, who can be especially harmed by high levels of ozone because of their developing lungs and that some activities such as sports result in them breathing in quite a large amount of the chemical irritants should be suspended.

    To keep informed about Loveland’s hour-by-hour air quality you can always look for this image on our Home Page or use this LINK.

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.

    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.

    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.

    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.

    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.

    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.

    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.

    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.

    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.

    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.

  • Air Alert issued for Loveland on Thursday

    Air Alert issued for Loveland on Thursday

    Loveland, Ohio – The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Thursday, August 5 for the Loveland, Ohio Area.

    The Agency expects to see levels of ozone in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” range on the Air Quality Index.

    Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should be avoiding all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.

    Activities for children, who can be especially harmed by high levels of ozone because of their developing lungs and that some activities such as sports result in them breathing in quite a large amount of the chemical irritants should be suspended.

    To keep informed about Loveland’s hour-by-hour air quality you can always look for this image on our Home Page or use this LINK.

    On Air Quality Alert days, everyone can help reduce ozone formation by taking the following actions:

    • Take the bus, carpool, bike, or walk instead of drive.

    • Refuel your vehicle after 8 p.m.; do not top off when refueling and tighten the gas cap.

    • Do not idle your vehicle; exhaust contributes considerably to ozone formation.

    • Combine trips or eliminating unnecessary vehicle trips.

    • Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.

    • Avoid use of gasoline-powered lawn equipment on Air Quality Alert days.

    • Avoid use of oil-based paints and stains on Air Quality Alert days.

    • Never burn leaves or other yard trimmings.

    • Suspend use of fire pits, campfires and charcoal grills on Air Quality Alert days.

    • Conserve electricity by turning out lights and unplugging unused appliances and electronics.