SO2 in Bakersfield, CA

Real-time Sulfur Dioxide monitoring and health recommendations

Current SO2 Levels

Overall AQI

49
ppb
AQI 107

About Sulfur Dioxide

A gas from burning fossil fuels, can affect breathing.

Measured in ppb

Health Impact

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Members 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.

Sources of SO2

• Fossil fuel combustion at power plants

• Industrial facilities and refineries

• Metal processing operations

• Volcanic eruptions (natural source)

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The dominant pollutant in Bakersfield is a combustion gas (SO2), AQI 107. Particle (HEPA) filtration alone won't capture gases — you want a purifier with a real activated-carbon stage, which adsorbs nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and traffic/industrial fumes that seep indoors.

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Filter Combustion Gases in Bakersfield

The dominant pollutant in Bakersfield is a combustion gas (SO2), AQI 107. Particle (HEPA) filtration alone won't capture gases — you want a purifier with a real activated-carbon stage, which adsorbs nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and traffic/industrial fumes that seep indoors.

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Austin Air HealthMate HM400
15 lbs activated carbon + True HEPA · rooms up to 1,500 sq ft
Deep activated-carbon bed adsorbs NO2, SO2 and combustion gases

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Austin Air HealthMate HM400
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True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~350 CFM · rooms up to 1,560 sq ft
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