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Browse EPA Topics Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Air Monitoring Data
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Where You Live This table shows how much fine particulate matter (particles less than 2.5
s I'i tor ma! ion Sources micrometers in diameter) the New York State Department of Environmental
Educationo! Resources Conservation has measured in the air at this site, on the dates and times shown.
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Airborne particles tike smoke and dust are solids and liquid droplets of different
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sizes suspended in the air. EPA sets the level of concern to caution sensitive
Business groups, including children, the elderly, and people with heart or lung disease. For
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fine particles, that level is 40 ug/mS" for 24-hour average exposure. This level is
-tobs based on EPA's Air QuaHty Index . Above this level, we recommend that sensitive
Reetjfsos eo Espaiiol groups reduce their exposure. Shorter term peaks are also of potential concern for
sensitive groups. The level of concern for the general population is 85 ug/m3** over
For KIbS a 24 hour period. Most healthy adults and children are expected to recover
quickly from any symptoms of short-term exposure like coughing, wheezing,
or eye and throat irritation. EPA expects the long-term risk from these short
term exposures to be low.
See PM Fact Sheet formore information about particulate matter and how to
reduce your exposure.
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10/05/2001 DaHy Average: 33.7
10/05/200? 11PM 30.54 ]
10/05/2001 10 PM 30.23 ]
10/05/2001 9PM 3441 ]
10/05/2001 8PM 2614
10/05/2001 7PM 22.99
10X15/200? 6PM IF 25.29
I 10/05/2001 5PM if 21.1
10/05/2001 4PM I 24.37
10/05/2001 3PM 334?
io/osaooi 2 PM 32.92
10/05/2001 1 PM 28.54
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