Working to improve the health of the population and the quality of life of the people we serve.
Environmental health officers can provide assistance and information about indoor and outdoor air quality. Indoor air quality We can provide help home owners and tenants recognize indoor air quality problems in residences. In many cases, poor indoor air quality is a symptom of another problem such as mold caused by water intrusion or poor ventilation within the home. Our office does not test for specific airborne contaminants but can provide assistance to home owners in finding a private testing agency. Air quality issues related to places of employment are addressed by Worksafe BC. Outdoor air quality issues are regulated by the BC Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport. The Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport makes recommendations on standards, objectives and regulations on outdoor air quality affecting human health. The Ministry of Environment monitors air pollution through approval processes, permits, regulation, guidelines and codes of practice. Metro Vancouver monitors and manages air quality in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. In the Fraser Health region, environmental health officers will investigate complaints of possible adverse health effects related to outdoor air quality concerns, such as conditions caused by a fire or a spill of toxic material. Contact your local environmental health office for assistance and information on how to respond to air quality issues.
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