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Air Quality in Denver
Denver's altitude and geography create unique air quality challenges. Inversions can trap pollutants in winter.
📊 AQI Monitoring
Colorado DPHE monitors the Front Range. The Denver metro area faces ozone challenges.
Standard: EPA AQI & Canadian AQHI (AQI/AQHI)
⚠️ Key Pollutants
- Ground-level ozone
- Wildfire smoke
- Traffic emissions
- Oil/gas operations
Local Regulations
Ozone nonattainment measures. Oil and gas emission rules. Vehicle inspection program.
Outdoor Air in Denver Is Hard to Change. Indoor Air Isn't.
The EPA says indoor air can be 2-5x more polluted than outside. For Denver residents, the most effective long-term solution is a quality indoor air purifier — removing 90%+ of PM2.5, allergens, and pollutants where you spend most of your time.
Indoor Air Quality Tips for Denver
- ✓Check CDPHE forecasts
- ✓Altitude affects air filter performance - size up
- ✓HEPA filters help with ozone precursors
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