Air Quality

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map, which EPA runs in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, provides information that you can use to help protect your health from wildfire smoke. Use the map to see current particle pollution information for your location, fire and smoke locations, Smoke Forecast Outlooks, and to learn what actions you can take to reduce the amount of smoke you breathe in.

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Air Quality Index

The U.S. Air Quality Index is EPA's index for reporting air quality. Every day the AQI tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is, along with associated health effects that may be of concern.

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National Air Quality Status and Trends

EPA's annual report, Our Nation's Air, summarizes the nation's air quality status and trends through 2023.

Read the 2024 Report
Air Quality Awareness Week 2024

Air Quality Awareness Week provides an opportunity for people to learn about what causes poor air quality, and how they can prepare for and respond to events and environments with poor air quality year-round.

Learn about AQAW

You can’t see it, taste it, or feel it but clean air is critical to good health. For over 50 years, the Clean Air Act has played a major role in cutting pollution and improving air quality. This website promotes air quality awareness by providing streamlined access to EPA tools and information about air quality.

Knowing Your Air

Air Quality Awareness Week is May 6-10, 2024! Find out information about Air Quality Awareness Week 2024 and check out our daily topics.

Air Quality Awareness Week
Status and Trends of Key Air Pollutants

View the status and trends of our nation’s air through 2023.

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AirNow

Interact with AirNow's tools and resources to understand the quality of your air today.

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Air Quality

AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

Air Quality Index

National Air Quality Status and Trends

Air Quality Awareness Week 2024