Chengdu PM2.5 main AQI update: Comparative PM2.5 data for 2 measurement stations in Chengdu

Posted on January 11th 2013
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For more information, please refer to the Shanghai AQI update explanations. The following graphics show the relative PM2.5 AQI data for Chengdu stations on which the overall Chengu AQI is based.

Chengdu US Consulate (成都美国总领事馆) PM2.5 AQI reported by the US consulateChengdu US Consulate, Chengdu PM25 (fine particulate matter)  measured by :
 • U.S. Consulate Chengdu Air Quality Monitor
 • Chengdu Environmental Protection Agency (成都市环境监测中心站_成都市环境监测中心站).
Values are converted to the US EPA AQI standard.
Caotang Temple, Chengdu (成都草堂寺) PM2.5 AQI reported by MEPCaotang Temple, Chengdu PM25 (fine particulate matter)  measured by :
 • Sichuan Province Environmental Protection Agency (四川省环保重点城市环境空气质量实时监测结果)
 • Chengdu Environmental Protection Agency (成都市环境监测中心站_成都市环境监测中心站).
Values are converted to the US EPA AQI standard.
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    AQIAir Pollution LevelHealth ImplicationsCautionary Statement (for PM2.5)
    0 - 50GoodAir quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no riskNone
    51 -100ModerateAir 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.Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
    101-150Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsMembers of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
    151-200UnhealthyEveryone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effectsActive children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion
    201-300Very UnhealthyHealth warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.
    300+HazardousHealth alert: everyone may experience more serious health effectsEveryone should avoid all outdoor exertion

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