Air is unhealthy for sensitive children and adults, such as those with asthma, lung or heart disease, and older adults. Sensitive children and adults should limit prolonged outdoor activity.
Fine Particulates Plague Air Quality – Unhealthy for Sensitive Individuals
Air quality in the Greater Gardner area continues to be affected by the fine particulates from Canadian wildfires. As of 10pm on August 5th, the level was at 106 which represents “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.” This is due to Canadian wildfire smoke mixing down to the ground level. Highest concentrations are expected to be in western Massachusetts.
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The AirData Air Quality Monitors app is a mapping application available on the web and on mobile device that displays monitor locations and monitor-specific information. It also allows the querying and downloading of data daily and annual summary data. Monitors for all criteria pollutants (CO, Pb, NO2, Ozone, PM10, PM2.5, and SO2), PM2.5 Chemical Speciation Network monitors, and more. CLICK for Interactive Map.