Air Quality

This is a list of reporting areas with the highest current air quality index (aqi) values. Ozone and particle pollution monitors across the country report current air quality readings to airnow around the. Airnow is your one-stop source for air quality data.

Our recently redesigned site highlights air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. The air quality index (aqi) tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is and the associated health effects that may be of concern. Skip to main content x no data available there are no current and forecast air quality data found near your location.

Use the air quality index (aqi) to learn more about your local air quality and the best times for your outdoor activities. Air quality index home | site map | contact us | accessibility Local air quality can affect our daily lives.

Epa developed the air quality index, or aqi, to make information available about the health effects of the. Plumes are most detectable in the afternoon and indicate atmospheric smoke that may not affect ground-level air quality. Air quality index (aqi) is epa's tool for communicating about outdoor air quality and health.