Health District
Air Quality Monitoring
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes an Air Quality Index (AQI) for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act.
Particle Pollution
Particle pollution — also called particulate matter (PM) — is made up of particles (tiny pieces) of solids or liquids that are in the air. These particles may include:
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Dust
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Dirt
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Soot
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Smoke
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Drops of liquid
Five Major Pollutants
These 5 major air pollutants has a national air quality standard set by EPA to protect public health:
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Ground-level ozone Ozone: Good Up High, Bad Nearby (epa.gov)
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Carbon monoxide
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Sulfur dioxide
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Nitrogen dioxide
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particle pollution (also known as particulate matter, including PM2.5 and PM10)
About Us
The mission of the Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District is to prevent disease, disability, & premature death; promote healthy lifestyles; and protect the health & quality of the environment for all residents of Nueces County.
Contact Information
Address: 1702 Horne Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Phone: (361) 826-7200
Email: yourpublichealth@cctexas.com
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