Utah air quality has, in recent years, been fairly poor. According to a report this week by a local Fox News affiliate, however, the problem may be much worse than many had suspected, with the air quality in Salt Lake City being the worst in the entire nation. A map created by the Environmental Protection Agency of the most impacted areas showed that worst air pollution was centered in the area encompassing Salt Lake City, Centerville and Sandy, though outlying areas are also experiencing air quality issues. Here’s how to find out if you’ve been affected by the drastically low Salt Lake City air quality.
 Why Should You Care About Poor Utah Air Quality?
If you’re a resident of one of the affected areas, the extremely poor air quality in Utah could prove harmful to your health. Even though most of us assume it is simply a normal component of day-to-day life in urban areas, air pollution can have profoundly negative impacts on human health. High levels of air pollution can increase the impact of asthma, bronchitis and other chronic respiratory conditions. What most people don’t know, however, is that the effects of bad air don’t end with the respiratory system. Air pollution has been found to correlate with an increased risk of heart disease, strokes and even diabetes. If the air you breathe is increasing your risk levels for these conditions, you want to know as soon as possible so you can take effective action to mitigate the effects.
 How to Find Out if You’ve Been Affected
The EPA and Utah state agencies have issued maps and diagrams that show the areas generally impacted by the poor Salt Lake City air quality. However, because air is not a static thing, these resources will only get you so far. If you want to be 100% sure about the quality of the air you’re breathing, the best way is to test it in your home.
If you want to test your home air quality to see whether or not it is safe and healthy, we recommend the Foobot indoor air quality meter. This device will take measurements of the pollutants and impurities in your home air and display a readout on a smartphone, accompanied by actionable recommendations to help you improve the quality of the air you and your family breathe.
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 What to Do if Your Air Quality is Low
If you are in the areas that are principally known to be affected, or if an in-home test shows that your air quality is lower than it should be, you’ll need an effective way to improve the air around you. For this, a residential air purifier is the best option. If your area is affected by air pollution, your best option will be a unit that offers both HEPA and carbon filtration, as this combination will give you the best protection against both particulate and gaseous contaminants.
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  Have questions about what to do to protect your health from the harmful effects of air pollution? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. Feel free to contact us directly, and we’ll help to guide you through the process of selecting the best air purification solutions to mitigate the effects of the historically poor Salt Lake City air quality.