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Data List for PM2.5 Levels Over the National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Person-days by Year, Washington County, 2001-2021

YearPerson-days
Record Count: 21
20010
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060
20070
20080
20090
20100
20110
20120
20130
20140
20150
20160
20170
2018526,432
20190
20200
2021378,864

Data Notes

Product of the total population of the county (estimate) and the number of days over the daily National Ambient Air Quality Standard for PM2.5.

Data Sources

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (AQS)
  • Population Estimates: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2018

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Definition

Particulate matter that measures 2.5 micrometers in diameter or less is often called PM2.5. Particulate matter 10 (PM10) measures one-seventh the width of a strand of human hair, so one can imagine just how small PM2.5 really is. PM2.5 is composed of metals, allergens, nitrates, sulfates, organic chemicals, soil, and dust that are emitted from sources such as combustion products, soot from fireplaces, and blowing dust from construction sites and agricultural activities. PM2.5 levels are generally higher during the winter months due to weather, temperature, and inversions. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PM2.5 standard states that daily averaged PM2.5 levels should not exceed 35 micrograms per cubic meter, while annually averaged PM2.5 levels should not exceed 12 micrograms per cubic meter^1^.[[br]] [[br]]

How We Calculated the Rates

Numerator:This indicator report contains the following views: # Percent of days above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) # Number of person-days above the NAAQS # Average annual ambient concentrations of PM2.5 # Percent of population living in counties exceeding NAAQS
Denominator:Where applicable, population based on U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1 of each year.

Date Indicator Content Last Updated: 10/31/2022


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Content updated: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 08:49:56 MDT