Salt Lake County—Current Conditions
August 19, 2018 7:00 AM (updated hourly)
PM 2.5
21.5 µg/m3Ozone
0.028 ppmTemperature
63° FWind
SE 1.4 mphAs with temperature, air pollution varies throughout the day.
Employers activate mandatory trip reduction programs. Individuals should TravelWise by consolidating trips and choose cleaner transportation options. Limit volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Smoke from wild fires could cause high concentrations of particulates. If smoke becomes thick, persons with existing heart or respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor activity.
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The data displayed on this page represents the current air pollution levels and meteorological values, and is not quality assured. For quality assured data please visit https://www.epa.gov/outdoor-air-quality-data.
Particulate matter (PM), also known as particle pollution, is a complex mixture of extremely small dust and soot particles. For more information visit Air Pollutants: Particulate Matter.
Ozone (O3) is formed when hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides chemically react in the presence of sunlight and heat. For more information visit Air Pollutants: Ozone.
| Action Forecast |
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Unrestricted Action |
Voluntary Action |
Mandatory Action |
| Health Forecast | ||
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| Air Quality Index (AQI) | PM 2.5 | Ozone |
| Good | 0 - 12.0 µg/m3 | 0 - 0.054 ppm |
| Moderate | 12.1 - 35.4 µg/m3 | 0.055 - 0.070 ppm |
| Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 35.5 - 55.4 µg/m3 | 0.071 - 0.085 ppm |
| Unhealthy | 55.5 - 150.4 µg/m3 | 0.086 - 0.105 ppm |
| Very Unhealthy | 150.5 - 250.4 µg/m3 | 0.106 - 0.200 ppm |
| Hazardous | Above 250.5 µg/m3 | Above 0.201 ppm |
| Based on a 24-hour average. | Based on an 8-hour average. | |
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