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Frequently-Asked Questions - Air Quality
Q: How good Is Spokane’s air quality?
A: Great news! In August 2005, Spokane was officially declared in attainment of all federal air quality standards. This came after decades-long efforts to improve air quality. The three most prevalent air pollutants in our ambient air are carbon monoxide, fine particles (smoke/dust) and ground-level ozone.
The Air Quality Index calculates pollutants and assigns the value to a category: good, moderate, unhealthy, hazardous, etc. In 2007, here's how Spokane measured up:
300 days were "Good" days, with an Air Quality Index of 0-50
65 days were "Moderate" days, with an Air Quality Index of 51-100.
That means "0" days of unhealthy air quality! Keep up the great work, Spokanites! For more information about our air, click here.
Q: Where are the air quality monitors located?
A: There are ten air quality monitoring sites within Spokane County, click here for a list of locations and information.
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