Air Quality
Air Toxics Monitoring
The Vermont Air Quality & Climate Division (AQCD) began operating an air toxics monitoring program in 1993 based on concerns with the potential health risks associated with specific air toxic pollutants or hazardous air contaminants (HAC) in the ambient air. The specific HACs (EPA refers to these compounds as Hazardous Air Polluntants (HAP)) of concern pose human health risks associated with cancer, lung disease and other acute or chronic health problems.
Hazardous Air Contaminant Review
This Section is Under Construction.
Air Quality Quicklook Reports
The quicklook reports below are data summaries retrieved from the Air Quality System (AQS). AQS is maintained by U.S. EPA and contains ambient air pollution data collected by EPA, state, local, and tribal air pollution control agencies. The reports below are updated on a quarterly basis.
Wood Burning Health and Safety Tips
Wood stove and fireplace safety tips to help protect your health.
Wood Burning Tips
Burn the right wood, the right way, in the right wood-burning appliance.
Wood Smoke Facts
Wood smoke factsheet.
Burn Wise Introduction
Safety and Health Effects of Wood Smoke Awareness Kit
Backyard Burning Poster
A poster about backyard burning to put up in town offices and other appropriate locations.