Utah experiences some of the poorest air quality in the country due to inversion. Polluted air becomes trapped in mountain basins creating visibly hazy pollution, particularly during the winter months. Children, the elderly, and those with heart, lung, and chronic respiratory problems are most affected by poor air quality. The fine particulate pollution poses a serious health concern that can exacerbate the symptoms of asthma, lung diseases, and bronchitis by inducing coughing, difficulty breathing, and shortness of breath. Poor indoor air quality in Utah is a serious problem that has serious health consequences.
Indoor Air Pollution
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issues alerts during high pollution days to inform those most at risk, advising them to stay indoors. While remaining indoors to avoid pollution is a good idea in most cases, many homes in Utah can experience higher levels of pollution indoors than the air outside. Health experts have estimated that the air inside our homes can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air outdoors.
Installing Utah indoor air quality control products (such as air humidifiers, air purifiers, HEPA filters, and media air filters) will work to control moisture levels, ensure proper ventilation, control dust levels and remove hazardous pollutants from the air.
For Utah residents who are most vulnerable to health problems caused by poor air quality, it is critical to creating a space with safe, fresh air at home. If you would like to learn more about improving your Utah indoor air quality or have any questions about installing air quality control products, contact Any Hour Services, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air in Utah today.
