THE Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an advisory to the public regarding a noticeable haze over the Georgetown area.
According to the EPA’s air quality sensors in Eccles and central Georgetown, the air quality has been classified as ‘moderate,’ which exceeds the World Health Organization’s guidelines for good air quality.

The agency attributes this decrease in air quality to an increase in particulate matter in the atmosphere combined with high humidity levels. Additionally, the presence of Saharan dust, which can be monitored at myfoxhurricane.com, may be contributing to the current conditions.

In light of these findings, the EPA advises residents to take precautionary measures to protect their health. These measures include limiting time spent outdoors and wearing dust masks when possible.
The EPA will provide updates to the public when air quality returns to normal and falls within acceptable parameters. For near real-time updates on the Air Quality Index in your area, visit the EPA’s website at epaguyana.org. Navigate to the ‘Your Environment’ tab and click on ‘Air Quality Data’ for the latest information.