Air Quality

This data is reported directly from the WA Department of Ecology's website. Please visit the Department of Ecology's website here for current information.

Kennewick PM10 (Dust) & PM2.5 (Smoke)

• The dominant pollutant will be displayed on the gauge.

• Our Ozone monitoring season has now concluded. We will resume the program in spring 2023.

Quick Links

The Benton Clean Air Agency will be holding a regular board meeting on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 5:00pm. Click this link to attend the Zoom meeting or enter the ID: 867 8109 0797 and password: 311873

Agenda

Washington Smoke Information - County, state, and federal agencies provide information for Washington communities affected by smoke from wildland fires (includes links in Spanish)

Tri-City Ozone Forecast

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge Ben Franklin Transit for it’s continual support and proactive work in being part of the solution to our ozone problem in the Tri-City area. To find out more, visit their website at https://www.bft.org/environment/

Statewide Air Monitoring Network - Ecology’s monitors, the color codes indicate the air quality at each monitor. Please note that some of the monitors will not reflect the level of smoke/PM2.5 because they measure another pollutant. PM2.5 can be selected at the top.

Washington Air Quality Advisory (WAQA) - Provides guidance based on the air quality advisory level shown to the left

Ecology’s Webpage on Outdoor or Windblown Dust -provides information on sources, health effects, and how to protect yourself from windblown dust

Understanding Burn Bans - A video that explains the different types of burn bans and why they are important

Emergency Alerts - Sign up to receive emergency weather alerts

Proof of Notification - New marijuana production and processing notification

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