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  • Air District extends air quality advisory through Wednesday
    Air District extends air quality advisory through Wednesday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke from the Sites Fires, located in western Colusa County, through Wednesday, June 19. 

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke from the Sites Fires, located in western Colusa County, through Wednesday, June 19. 

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Wednesday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Wednesday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17. Smoke from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire in Humboldt and Trinity counties is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area tomorrow. Isolated pockets of elevated air pollution levels are possible; however, pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect for Wednesday and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present tomorrow. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17. Smoke from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire in Humboldt and Trinity counties is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area tomorrow. Isolated pockets of elevated air pollution levels are possible; however, pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect for Wednesday and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present tomorrow. 

  • Air District extends air quality advisory for Thursday
    Air District extends air quality advisory for Thursday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Thursday, July 20. Smoke from the Flat Fire in southwestern Oregon continues to be transported into the Bay Area today and into the early evening. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible across the Bay Area and the smell of smoke is possible at higher elevations, especially in the East Bay, North Bay and Santa Clara Valley regions. Pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through Thursday, July 20. Smoke from the Flat Fire in southwestern Oregon continues to be transported into the Bay Area today and into the early evening. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible across the Bay Area and the smell of smoke is possible at higher elevations, especially in the East Bay, North Bay and Santa Clara Valley regions. Pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Novato
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Novato

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for the Novato area due to smoke from a fire at the Redwood Landfill. Smoke is drifting throughout the Novato area and will continue to impact the community until the fire is out and winds increase later this afternoon. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for the Novato area due to smoke from a fire at the Redwood Landfill. Smoke is drifting throughout the Novato area and will continue to impact the community until the fire is out and winds increase later this afternoon. 

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from fires around the Bay Area for Friday, October 18. Smoke from wildfires including the Keller Fire in the East Bay may impact air quality in parts of the Bay Area Friday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke from fires around the Bay Area for Friday, October 18. Smoke from wildfires including the Keller Fire in the East Bay may impact air quality in parts of the Bay Area Friday. Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict. 

  • Air District extends air quality advisory through Sunday
    Air District extends air quality advisory through Sunday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through tomorrow, Sunday, September 11. Smoke from wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington are expected to continue to impact the Bay Area tomorrow. Isolated pockets of elevated air pollution levels are possible; however, pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present.

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through tomorrow, Sunday, September 11. Smoke from wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington are expected to continue to impact the Bay Area tomorrow. Isolated pockets of elevated air pollution levels are possible; however, pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect and air quality is not expected to be unhealthy. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present.

  • Air District extends air quality advisory through Saturday
    Air District extends air quality advisory through Saturday

    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through tomorrow, Saturday, September 10. Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area through Saturday, but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present. 

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    The Air District is extending an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke through tomorrow, Saturday, September 10. Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon is expected to continue to impact the Bay Area through Saturday, but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present. 

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for tomorrow, Friday, September 9. Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon is expected to impact the Bay Area through Friday, but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect on Friday. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present. 

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for wildfire smoke for tomorrow, Friday, September 9. Smoke from wildfires in California and Oregon is expected to impact the Bay Area through Friday, but pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect on Friday. Smoky, hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke may be present. 

  • Community Air Quality Investigations: Mobile Air Monitoring Van
    Community Air Quality Investigations: Mobile Air Monitoring Van

    Learn about the Air District’s mobile air monitoring van for community air quality investigations. 

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    Learn about the Air District’s mobile air monitoring van for community air quality investigations. 

  • Air Quality Monitoring Modes
    Air Quality Monitoring Modes

    Jun 13, 2019 ... 6/13/2019 Air Quality Monitoring Modes Mode: Mobile Making measurements while in motion Fe at ur es : • Quickly screen for air pollutants over a broad spatial area • Multiple passes can reveal ...

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    Jun 13, 2019 ... 6/13/2019 Air Quality Monitoring Modes Mode: Mobile Making measurements while in motion Fe at ur es : • Quickly screen for air pollutants over a broad spatial area • Multiple passes can reveal ...

  • Air District Air Quality Data FAQs
    Air District Air Quality Data FAQs

    Sep 16, 2020 ... WWW.BAAQMD.GOV | Air District Air Quality Data – Frequently Asked Questions Bay Area Air Quality Management District What are the best resources for air quality data? • The most accurate ...

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    Sep 16, 2020 ... WWW.BAAQMD.GOV | Air District Air Quality Data – Frequently Asked Questions Bay Area Air Quality Management District What are the best resources for air quality data? • The most accurate ...

  • What’s Your Air Quality IQ?
    What’s Your Air Quality IQ?

    What’s Your Air Quality IQ?

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    What’s Your Air Quality IQ?

  • Air quality levels school guidance
    Air quality levels school guidance

    Oct 24, 2019 ... School Air Quality Activity Recommendations Air quality is an important consideration for schools when planning student activities. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is ...

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    Oct 24, 2019 ... School Air Quality Activity Recommendations Air quality is an important consideration for schools when planning student activities. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is ...

  • Air Quality Data Sources Explained
    Air Quality Data Sources Explained

    Sep 18, 2020 ... WWW.BAAQMD.GOV | Air District Air Quality Data Sources Explained Bay Area Air Quality Management District Why different sites show different readings For the past month, Bay Area ...

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    Sep 18, 2020 ... WWW.BAAQMD.GOV | Air District Air Quality Data Sources Explained Bay Area Air Quality Management District Why different sites show different readings For the past month, Bay Area ...

  • Air Quality Complaints Fact Sheet
    Air Quality Complaints Fact Sheet

    Feb 19, 2025 ... Air Quality Complaint Program The Air District receives approximately 5,000 air quality complaints annually from members of the public. Investigating and resolving these complaints is one of our ...

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    Feb 19, 2025 ... Air Quality Complaint Program The Air District receives approximately 5,000 air quality complaints annually from members of the public. Investigating and resolving these complaints is one of our ...

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Thursday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Thursday

    Aug 11, 2021 ... AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2021 CONTACT: Walter Wallace, 415.519.4628 Air District issues air quality advisory for Thursday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay ...

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    Aug 11, 2021 ... AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2021 CONTACT: Walter Wallace, 415.519.4628 Air District issues air quality advisory for Thursday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay ...

  • Air District extends air quality advisory through Sunday
    Air District extends air quality advisory through Sunday

    Aug 25, 2023 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2023 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District extends air quality advisory through Sunday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management ...

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    Aug 25, 2023 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2023 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District extends air quality advisory through Sunday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management ...

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Saturday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Saturday

    Aug 20, 2021 ... AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2021 CONTACT: Aaron Richardson, 415.760.0242 Air District issues air quality advisory for Saturday SAN FRANCISCO – The ...

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    Aug 20, 2021 ... AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2021 CONTACT: Aaron Richardson, 415.760.0242 Air District issues air quality advisory for Saturday SAN FRANCISCO – The ...

  • Air District extends air quality advisory through Wednesday
    Air District extends air quality advisory through Wednesday

    Aug 22, 2023 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2023 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District extends air quality advisory through Wednesday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management ...

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    Aug 22, 2023 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 22, 2023 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District extends air quality advisory through Wednesday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management ...

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday

    Aug 24, 2023 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2023 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District ...

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    Aug 24, 2023 ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 24, 2023 CONTACT: communications@baaqmd.gov Air District issues air quality advisory for Friday SAN FRANCISCO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District ...

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