The public education effort for the city of 25,600 will be rolled out in coming weeks and 10 new air monitoring devices will be installed on public buildings
Courtenay is establishing a city-wide air-monitoring system and launching a public awareness campaign to reduce harmful wood smoke pollution drifting through the mid-Island community.
Other areas such as Sooke, Cowichan Valley, Port Alberni and Gabriola Island have already installed air monitors. Wood-burning appliances are not banned but owners are encouraged to upgrade them to more efficient models. City council voted unanimously at its Feb. 8 meeting in favour of supporting the new air-monitoring network.The system is low-cost, with a $7,000 price tag to buy and install and a $1,500 annual expense for repair and any needed replacement.
There is one provincial air-quality monitoring station in Courtenay. By adding more, the city will be able to see how PM2.5 levels vary across the city in space and time, Tazzioli told council. Courtenay will be using PurpleAir brand monitors. Three similar privately owned monitors are already in place in the city.
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