Wood heaters, open fireplaces and air quality
The smoke from wood heaters and open fireplaces can pollute the air we breathe and reduce our local air quality. Reducing smoke pollution from your wood heater can be easy.
Why is wood smoke an issue?
Smoke from wood heaters and open fireplaces is a significant source of air pollution in Victoria during autumn and winter months. This pollution can affect air quality as well as impact on our health and quality of life.
Selection, purchase, installation and maintenance of your wood heater
Appropriate selection, purchase, installation and maintenance of your wood heater are an important health and safety issue for you and your family. It may also be an important issue for your neighbours.
What to do about neighbours with smoky wood heaters
Wood smoke can become a serious environmental nuisance for neighbours, affecting their health and their enjoyment of their home and quality of life.If your neighbour's wood heater is producing smoke or odour that is affecting the enjoyment of your property, you can do something about it.
More on what you can do about neighbours with smoky wood heaters
Useful links and further information
This page contains links to other organisations with information about wood heaters and open fireplaces.
Air quality summary
Sunday February 12 2012: No summary is available today.
Forecast: GOOD to VERY GOOD air quality is expected in Melbourne on Monday