The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning regarding high levels of dust pollution across the country originating in the deserts of North Africa.
In an update to its advisory which was posted on January 30, via social media, the EPA informed that visibility remains affected by Saharan dust and the concentration of particulate matter or dust particles in the atmosphere has increased.
The release noted that data captured by the EPA’s air quality sensors located at Whim, Eccles, Vilvoorden, Central Georgetown, and Linden, show particulate matter levels significantly above the World Health Organization standard for ‘Good’ air quality. As such, the Agency informs that the haze caused by Saharan dust will continue to develop and advises that extra caution should be taken on the roadways.
