Report says Helena area averages 10 days of unhealthy air annually

Report says Helena area averages 10 days of unhealthy air annually

A recent report from the American Lung Association ranked the Helena area 20th in the nation for short-term air particle pollution in the air.According to the report, the Helena metro area, which includes parts of Broadwater and Jefferson counties, averaged 10 days a year with unhealthy air.Lewis and Clark Public Health says the most common pollutants found are exhaust as well as carbon monoxide.Poor air quality can negatively impact both our co…