Town of Mammoth Asks for Citizen Help with Air Quality

Written by Benett Kessler

Friday, 14 November 2008

Most days of the year the air in Mammoth Lakes sparkles clean, but sometimes weather conditions actually lead to air pollution.     Town of Mammoth officials remind that during periods of clear, cold and calm weather with minimal breeze, air quality deteriorates.   Wood smoke form fireplaces and stoves cannot dissipate in still weather and sometimes pollution builds up to unhealthy levels.      Officials ask those in Mammoth to follow certain steps:  Only burn clean and hot fires, check your chimney periodically for emissions, Call 934-1010 for wood burning restrictions, Abide by the “No Wood Burning” Days restrictions.     You can tune in to the Sierra Wave for more information or call the Town’s air quality line at 934-1010.  Comments (3) Subscribe to this comment's feed matt said:   I know we all apritiate the clean air quality, but if it is your only source of heat what can you do? November 14, 2008 Shirley Brandie said:   What I am having a problem understanding, is why allow wood smoke to be dispersed at any time? Since you say the wood smoke is such a problem, as we all know it is, why not ban wood smoke completely? You must realize that if the wood smoke has to be restricted exceedingly more often, that eventually it will have to be banned anyway. Saving the air, starting now, would be in the best interests of everyone. Burning wood is the most inefficient and costliest way of heating a home. Please visit www.burningissues.org for information on the cost to human health and the environment of wood smoke. November 16, 2008 Mike J said:   After walking, biking, and taking the bus to work almost ever day for 13 years, the main culprit is TOO MANY PULVERIZED CINDERS dumped by road crews during the winter!! Yet no one seems to notice!! November 22, 2008 Write comment Show/Hide comment form Name Email Comment Write the displayed characters Add Comment