Millvale Air Quality

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MILLVALE’S AIR QUALITY IS

MILLVALE’S AIR QUALITY INDEX IS

PM2.5

Ozone

AQI Air Quality Index

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PM2.5 - Fine Particles

Microscopic particles that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. PM2.5 can come from power plants, industrial processes, vehicle tailpipes, woodstoves, and wildfires.

Ozone - A Harmful Gas

A colorless gas that is the main ingredient in smog. Ozone can come from sources such as vehicles, industries, power plants, and products such as solvents and paints

Regional AQI

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the level of health concern due to air pollution. It is based on the highest reading of particulate matter or ozone. Lower AQI means healthier air.

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Air pollution can cause or intensify health problems and impact the environment, and it can have an economic impact. Learn more about air pollution and what you can do about it below.

Air Pollution Facts

Did you know that the greater Pittsburgh area consistently ranks as one of the top 10 most polluted cities in the nation in regard to year-round particle pollution?

Learn More Here

Air Quality Partners

There are many organizations, agencies, and Universities who are performing research and working to improve Pittsburgh’s air quality.

Learn More About Them Here

Ways to Improve Air Quality

Want to improve our region’s air quality? Learn how you can lessen your contribution to air pollution, reduce your exposure, and advocate for cleaner air.

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Millvale, Etna, and Sharpsburg are working hard to engage our communities in air quality issues and improve our local environment. See below for air quality programs and initiatives.

Millvale

Millvale performed an in-depth air quality planning study and citizen science air quality testing in 2016. We are now working to implement the recommendations from this plan.

See Plan Here

Etna

Etna learned about air quality in their community in July of 2018. This information was documented in Etna’s Air Quality Education Booklet.

See Booklet Here

Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg performed a community planning study, which was launched in early 2019. To learn more about Sharpsburg’s air quality recommendations, see the Sharpsburg Community Vision Plan.

See Plan Here