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Air Quality Index (AQI)
Air Quality Index (AQI)
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
provided a scale called the Air
Quality Index (AQI) for rating air quality. This scale is based on the
National Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS). The AQI is not routinely updated
on weekends and during holiday periods. On those days, please call the Air
Quality Index Hotline at (800) 249-1234 or (860) 424-4167 for the most current air quality
information.
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Quality Labels |
Observed
Thursday, November 19, 2009
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{Air Quality Good to Moderate}
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Forecasted
Friday, November 20, 2009
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{Air Quality Good}
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Forecasted
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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{Air Quality Good to Moderate}
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Ozone forecasting for the 2009 season has come to a close.
Ozone concentrations from October through April are expected to remain in
the GOOD, to occasionally MODERATE range.
Annual summary of 8-hour and 1-hour ozone daily maximums
2009 Forecasted Unhealthy Ozone Days
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DEP's Air Quality Index: (860) 424-4167 |
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| American Lung Association's air pollution
or lung health information: 1-800-LUNG-USA |
| State clean air programs: 1-800-249-1234 |
| Department of Environmental Protection |
| 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127 |
If you have any questions regarding the Air Quality Forecast, please
contact the Bureau of Air Management by phone at (860) 424-3027 or
by e-mail.
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