The pollution indices and color codes available on this web site follow the EPA graduation, as defined by
AirNow and explained in
wikipedia.
| AQI | Air Pollution Level | Health Implications |
| 0 - 50 |
Good |
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk |
| 51 -100 |
Moderate |
Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. |
| 101-150 |
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected. |
| 151-200 |
Unhealthy |
Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects |
| 201-300 |
Very Unhealthy |
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected. |
| 300+ |
Hazardous |
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects |
To know more about Air Quality and Pollution, check the
wikipedia Air Quality topic or the
airnow guide to Air Quality and Your Health.
For very useful health advices of Beijing Doctor Richard Saint Cyr MD, check
www.myhealthbeijing.com blog.