The air quality in Crescent Beach is currently 33 AQI.
Based on the provided information, an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 33 signifies that the air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals. This level falls within the 'Good' category on the AQI scale, indicating minimal to no risk of health effects for the general public.
Understanding the AQI Scale:
The Air Quality Index is a standardized scale used to report daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your outdoor air is and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern.
Here's a simplified look at AQI categories:
- 0-50 (Good): Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. (This is where 33 AQI falls)
- 51-100 (Moderate): Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- 101-150 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups): Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
- 151-200 (Unhealthy): Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
- 201-300 (Very Unhealthy): Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
- 301-500 (Hazardous): Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Given the current reading of 33 AQI in Crescent Beach, the air quality falls into the 'Good' category, meaning it is suitable for outdoor activities for the vast majority of people. Sensitive individuals are also unlikely to experience adverse effects at this level.
