Outdoor air quality index
The outdoor Air Quality Index AQI is displayed on the outdoor dashboard.
In the air quality gauge, you can view complementary information: the main pollutant and the current air quality index (AQI).
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has assigned a specific color to each AQI category to make it easier for anyone to understand quickly whether air pollution is reaching unhealthy levels in their communities. For example, the color orange means that conditions are "unhealthy for sensitive groups," while the color red means that conditions may be "unhealthy for everyone," and so on.
Understanding the AQI
The AQI is divided into six categories:
"Good" AQI is 0 - 50. Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
"Moderate" AQI is 51 - 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.
"Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" AQI is 101 - 150. Although general public is not likely to be affected at this AQI range, people with lung disease, older adults and children are at a greater risk from exposure to ozone, whereas persons with heart and lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from the presence of particles in the air.
"Unhealthy" AQI is 151 - 200. Everyone may begin to experience some adverse health effects, and members of the sensitive groups may experience more serious effects.
"Very Unhealthy" AQI is 201 - 300. This would trigger a health alert signifying that everyone may experience more serious health effects.
"Hazardous" AQI higher than 300. This would trigger a health warning of emergency condition. The entire population is then more likely to be affected.
Where does the outdoor air quality index come from?
The outdoor air quality index (AQI) is provided by our partner The Weather Company.
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