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Air quality monitoring in Fairfax County is conducted by the Fairfax County Health Department's Environmental Health Division. Monitoring stations within Fairfax County are polled and results are used in reports by Federal, State and Local agencies. Current topics are included in the following pages.
- Health Advisories/Air Quality Index - Explanation of the air quality index chart and links to Ozone and air quality alert sites.
- Ozone - What is Ozone, good and bad Ozone, who is at risk?
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Criteria Pollutants - EPA
criteria pollutants: ozone , carbon monoxide , nitrogen dioxide, sulfur
dioxide , lead , and particulate matter.
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Air Quality Standards - The
National Ambient Air Quality Standards , as defined in Title 40 of the
Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50.
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Reports- Air Quality Monitoring
Annual Summaries- Summary reports from Fairfax County monitoring
stations.
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Monitoring Stations Map - Site
locations of Air Monitoring stations in Fairfax County.
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Asbestos- Naturally Occurring Asbestos in
Fairfax County
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Radon - Radon gas can not be seen,
smelled or tasted, but it may be a health hazard in your home.
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Additional Air Quality Information Sites
Air Quality Forecast
EPA Air & Radiation
EPA Air Now
Council of Governments Air Quality index
Washington, DC Area Real-Time Display
Clean Air Partners - Air Quality Resources
Fun Link For Kids
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