Wildfires raging in Canada have created air quality issues throughout the East Coast, and especially in New Jersey. Unhealthy air quality warnings have been declared by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection statewide as of Wednesday and Thursday. As of Thursday, the alert has been extended to Friday at 11:59 pm.
How do I view air quality data for my area?
AirNow is a great online tool to use to track air quality data by ZIP code. AirNow reports air quality using the official U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI), a color-coded index designed to communicate whether air quality is healthy or unhealthy for you.
Interactive map
AirNow also provides an interactive map that allows you to see past, present and future air quality forecasts in any location.
About AirNow
AirNow provides its data through numerous partnerships, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Park Service, NASA, Centers for Disease Control and tribal, state and local air quality agencies. Partnerships with agencies like these create a trustworthy source that produces accurate data.
