(1) The quality of Canyon County's air shall be determined by referencing pollutant levels reported by DEQ.
(2) In order to prevent the existence of air quality that is unhealthful, an air pollution alert will be in effect whenever the DEQ air quality index reaches seventy four (74) or higher for any pollutant within Canyon County, Ada County, or Elmore County, Idaho, and air stagnation conditions are forecasted to continue for at least twenty four (24) hours. It is the responsibility of the person operating a solid fuel heating appliance, fireplace, or refuse incinerator to monitor and be aware of the air quality index and air stagnation forecast. The air quality index and air stagnation forecast may be determined by calling DEQ or visiting the DEQ's web page. (Ord. 04-001, 1-28-2004)