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Data List for PM2.5 Levels Over the National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Number of Days by Year, Utah (Statewide), 2000-2017

YearNumber of Days
Record Count: 18
200074
2001157
2002154
200335
2004230
2005182
200685
2007187
2008127
2009214
2010155
2011105
201226
2013435
2014102
201545
201656
201759

Data Notes

These values represent days when at least one air monitoring station showed a reading over the national ambient air quality standard.

Data Source

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (AQS)

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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: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:03:28 MDT