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The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a uniform method of reporting daily air pollution levels along with associated health effects.  Air pollution levels are obtained from PBCHD's network of monitors on a daily basis.  The AQI is provided 7 days a week, and can be obtained by calling
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Current AQI is available by visiting www.airnow.govopens new window

Pollen Readings

  Pollen Index
Date: 05/15/2013
Readings: 11
Source: Weeds, Grasses
Range: Low
Comments: None

Range:   (0-20) =  Low     (21-200)  = Moderate   (201+ ) = High

 

Mold Spore Readings

  Mold Spore
Date: 05/15/2013
Readings: 5,642
Range: Low
Comments: None

Range:  (6000) =  Low    (6001-12000) =  Moderate   (12001+) =  High +

 

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Air Quality Index
(AQI) Values
Levels of Health Concern Explanation of
Levels of Health Concern
When the AQI
is in this range:
...air quality conditions are: ...as symbolized
by this color and Value:
0 to 50 "Good" The AQI value for your community is between 0 and 50. Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
51 to 100 "Moderate" The AQI for your community is between 51 and 100. Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people. For example, people who are unusually sensitive to ozone may experience respiratory symptoms.
101 to 150 "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups"  When AQI values are between 101 and 150, members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. This means they are likely to be affected at lower levels than the general public. For example, people with lung disease are at greater risk from exposure to ozone, while people with either lung disease or heart disease are at greater risk from exposure to particle pollution. The general public is not likely to be affected when the AQI is in this range.
151 to 200 "Unhealthy"  Everyone may begin to experience health effects when AQI values are between 151 and 200. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
201 to 300 "Very Unhealthy"  AQI values between 201 and 300 trigger a health alert, meaning everyone may experience more serious health effects.
301 to 500 "Hazardous" AQI values over 300 trigger health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.

The average person breathes more than 3,000 gallons of air each day. The quality of the air affects how we live and breathe, especially if you are a child, older adult or anyone with a heart condition or lung disease, like asthma. Sign up for Enviroflash alerts to get daily updates on air quality at www.enviroflash.infoopens new window. This will help you know when and how to plan to protect yourself on unhealthy days. Enviroflash is a free service from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Palm Beach County Health Department Air Pollution Control Program.

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A section of I-95 polluted with with Traffic.
This is an outside view of our PBI Airport trailer.  On the tower is our "Green Monster".  Otherwise know as a pollen and moldspore sampler.  Samples are retrieved from the sampler three days a week.  Below is a closer look of the pollen and moldspore samplerThis is an outside view of our PBI Airport trailer. On the tower is our "Green Monster". Otherwise know as a pollen and moldspore sampler. Samples are retrieved from the sampler three days a week. Below is a closer look of the pollen and moldspore sampler.
PM10 sampler and two PM2.5 samplers on roof of the Delray Beach Health CenterPM10 sampler and two PM2.5 samplers on roof of the Delray Beach Health Center.
Ozone trailer on the A.G. Holley Hospital campus in Lantana.Ozone trailer on the A.G. Holley Hospital campus in Lantana.
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