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Air Quality in Phoenix
Phoenix faces unique air quality challenges from desert dust, extreme heat, and inversions. The city monitors through Maricopa County.
📊 AQI Monitoring
Maricopa County Air Quality Department maintains extensive monitoring. PM10 from dust is a particular concern.
Standard: EPA AQI & Canadian AQHI (AQI/AQHI)
⚠️ Key Pollutants
- Desert dust (PM10)
- Ground-level ozone
- Vehicle emissions
- Wildfire smoke
Local Regulations
Dust control ordinances. Vehicle emissions testing. PM10 nonattainment measures.
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