🇺🇸🇨🇦NY
Air Quality in New York
New York City faces air quality challenges from traffic congestion, construction, and regional pollution transport. The city monitors through the NYC Community Air Survey.
📊 AQI Monitoring
NYC uses the EPA AQI standard with real-time monitoring through NYSDEC. The city maintains one of the most comprehensive air monitoring networks.
Standard: EPA AQI & Canadian AQHI (AQI/AQHI)
⚠️ Key Pollutants
- Traffic emissions
- Building heating (oil/gas)
- Construction dust
- Regional ozone transport
Local Regulations
NYC Clean Heat program phases out heavy heating oils. Local Law 97 targets building emissions. Congestion pricing planned.
Indoor Air Quality Tips for New York
- ✓Use AirNow for real-time data
- ✓HEPA purifiers essential for Manhattan apartments
- ✓Consider MERV13 filters for building HVAC
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