SO2 in Birmingham, AL
Real-time Sulfur Dioxide monitoring and health recommendations
Current SO2 Levels
55
Moderate
Overall AQI
65
ppb
AQI 55
About Sulfur Dioxide
A gas from burning fossil fuels, can affect breathing.
Measured in ppb
Health Impact
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.
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Sources of SO2
• Fossil fuel combustion at power plants
• Industrial facilities and refineries
• Metal processing operations
• Volcanic eruptions (natural source)
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