We’ve all experienced the effects of poor air quality in Salt Lake City. The City’s unique geography means that in the winter, temperature inversions trap cold air underneath a layer of warm air, acting as a lid on the valley. In the summer, pollutants combine with high temperatures and bright sunshine, leading to harmful ozone levels. Plus, the summer brings more fires and smoke.  

Here’s what you can do to help: 

• Follow all local mandates, including no wood burning after Nov. 1. 

• Stay idle- free: idling wastes gas and adds unnecessary pollutants to the air. 

• Drive less: use public transit as much as possible, carpool, and link errands together. 

• Avoid Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): use low-VOC paint, cleaners, and air fresheners.