Ottawa - Air Quality Health Index
Moderate Risk
(4-6)
High Risk
(7-10)
Very High Risk
At-Risk Population:
- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- Find out if you are at risk
General Population:
- Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
Sunday night
Monday
Monday night
Tuesday
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 your local health authority.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
Even low levels of air pollution can negatively affect the health of vulnerable people like seniors, children and people with respiratory or heart problems.
The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada and the Province of Ontario.

Observed ConditionsFootnote †
1 - Low Risk
Calculated at:
2:00 AM EDT Monday 15 August 2022
Forecast Maximums
Issued at:
5:00 PM EDT Sunday 14 August 2022
The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada and the Province of Ontario.
What we are doing
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