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Unhealthy Days from Carbon Monoxide, PM-10, Lead, Sulfur Dioxide, and Nitrogen Dioxide by Pollutant, New Jersey, 2000 to 2022

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Why Is This Important?

The air in New Jersey is affected by many naturally occurring and man-made pollutants. Air quality in the state varies significantly depending on location, time and weather conditions. High or prolonged levels of air pollution are associated with increases in morbidity and mortality from respiratory illnesses, such as asthma and lung cancer. The Clean Air Act requires that National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) be set for carbon monoxide, PM-10, lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone.

Definition

Unhealthy days are determined by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, which include standards for carbon monoxide, coarse particulate matter (PM-10), lead, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.

Data Notes

This is Healthy New Jersey 2020 (HNJ2020) Objective EH-1. In 2008, the health standard for lead in ambient air was revised downward. In 2010, the health standards for nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide were revised downward creating stricter air quality standards for New Jersey.

Data Source

Bureau of Air Monitoring, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

How the Measure is Calculated

  • Numerator:

    Total number of unhealthy days throughout the state, as determined by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, attributable to carbon monoxide, coarse particulate matter (PM-10), lead, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide

  • Denominator:

    Not applicable

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Indicator Data Last Updated On 05/22/2023, Published on 02/07/2024
Environmental Public Health Tracking Project, New Jersey Department of Health, PO Box 369, Trenton, NJ 08625-0369, e-mail: nj.epht@doh.nj.gov (https://www.nj.gov/health/epht)