Oregon DEQ reports Poor Air Quality Index for La Pine 11.10.25

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is reporting air quality ranging from the Moderate stage up to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and terminating at Unhealthy levels as the day progresses. They have not provided any indication as to cause or type of pollutants but have put out the notice for public awareness. 

The ranges are as follows:

0—50 (Green): Good—Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

51—100 (Yellow): Moderate—Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

101—150 (Orange): Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups—Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

151—200 (Red): Unhealthy—Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

201—300 (Purple): Very Unhealthy—Health alert. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone.

301 and higher (Maroon): Hazardous—Health warning of emergency conditions. Everyone is more likely to be affected.

Monitoring can be found on the State of Oregon DEQ site at the link provided below.