Perth experienced the worst air quality in Tasmania on Sunday night, recording a very poor air quality rating according to Tasmania's Environmental Protection Authority.
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According to the state's Department of Health anything above 100 micrograms per cubic metre represents severe air pollution.
At 12am on Monday morning Perth recorded a reading of 250 micrograms per cubic metre.
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From about 10pm, Sunday until about 3pm, Monday the town's particle pollution remained above 100.
This compares to Launceston's air quality, which remained poor, recording a maximum level of 75 on Sunday night.
Other areas of the state with the highest pollution included:
- Longford: 230 at 10pm, Sunday
- Hadspen: 195 at 12am, Monday
- Westbury: 140 at 11pm, Sunday
As the temperatures drop and more people turn to heating, the EPA's Burning Brighter this Winter recommends steps to reduce smoke pollution from wood heaters.
- Always burn with a flame - don't let your fire smoulder
- After reloading, open the air control and burn your fire on high for 20 minutes, especially before going to bed
- Only burn dry, seasoned wood
- Ensure your flue is clean
Prolonged exposure to smoke from wood heaters is a problem for people who have chronic illnesses like asthma and heart conditions.
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Isobel Cootes
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
Sports reporter at The Canberra Times. A Novocastrian with a passion for football (or soccer as they call it in the capital) via The Examiner and The Port Lincoln Times.
