Highlights
- The Fountain Hills air monitoring station recorded ozone at 80.0 PPB at 8 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2026.
- The reading crossed AirNow's threshold for the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
- The Maricopa County Air Quality Department operates the station; residents can track current conditions via AirNow's Phoenix-area page.
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department's Fountain Hills monitoring station (AQS site ID 040139704) recorded ozone at 80.0 parts per billion at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, crossing AirNow's threshold for the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category.
The reading was reported through the EPA AirNow public hourly aggregate feed. Maricopa County Air Quality Department is the reporting agency for the station.
Residents seeking current readings, forecasts, or any active advisories for the Phoenix area can monitor conditions at AirNow's Phoenix-area page. For health guidance specific to the reading, contact the Maricopa County Air Quality Department directly.
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- 040139704 retrieved 26/08/2026 21:22
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