Highlights
- The Central Phoenix air quality station recorded PM10 at 256.0 µg/m³ at 2 p.m. on Aug. 28, crossing the unhealthy-for-sensitive-groups threshold.
- Maricopa County Air Quality Department is the reporting agency for the AQS site ID 040133002 reading.
- Residents can track current conditions and active alerts on the AirNow Phoenix-area page.
The Central Phoenix air quality monitoring station recorded PM10 particulate matter at 256.0 µg/m³ at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, crossing EPA AirNow's threshold for conditions unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department.
The reading was captured at AQS site ID 040133002 in Central Phoenix. Other pollutants recorded at the same hour: carbon monoxide at 0.4 PPM, nitrogen dioxide at 13.0 PPB, and ozone at 24.0 PPB.
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department offers a Rapid Response Notification System for residents who want email or text alerts when pollution levels rise at selected monitoring locations. Residents can also report dust control concerns through the county's online form.
Current conditions and any active advisories for the Phoenix area are available on AirNow's Phoenix page. For health guidance specific to this reading, consult the Maricopa County Air Quality Department.
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- 040133002 retrieved 28/08/2026 15:22
- Maricopa County retrieved 28/08/2026 15:22
- Maricopa County retrieved 28/08/2026 15:22
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