DEQ air quality chart describing the different ratings.
August 10, 2017
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July 18, 2021 11:21 a.m.
Silver Valley air quality downgraded to Unhealthy
During this period of heightened poor air quality, the DEQ recommends avoiding strenuous outdoor activities, shortening the time of such activities, or canceling those activities all together.
July 14, 2021 12:02 p.m.
Silver Valley air quality downgraded to Unhealthy
This means that everyone may begin to experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
August 10, 2017 3:05 p.m.
Silver Valley air quality update 8/10
PINEHURST— The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has downgraded the air quality rating in the Silver Valley to “Unhealthy for sensitive groups.”