Woodstoves 

Smoke created from wood burning can be a significant source of air pollution and can have serious health consequences for those with asthma, respiratory or heart conditions, or other illnesses. Children and the elderly are especially at risk. DEQ has developed the statewide woodstove program to promote the use of cleaner burning woodstoves, and to help homeowners burn more efficiently and with less pollution. Your community may have additional rules governing the use of woodstoves and fireplaces. Check with your city or county government to ask about local wood smoke ordinances.

Consumer Alert!

• Buying or selling Woodstoves: stoves must be certified.
• See woodstove certification labels
• EPA list of Certified Woodstoves PDF
• EPA list of Exempt Appliances PDF
• State Tax Credit for High-Efficiency Wood and Pellet Stoves

My neighbor's wood smoke is affecting my health.

• What can I do?

Give your neighbor some information about Woodsmoke and health effects with this handy fact sheet:

• Woodsmoke Pollution, Burn Smart! PDF
• General comparison of particulate pollution from home heating devises PDF

Tips for better burning

• Frequently asked questions
• Woodburning 101

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