SO2 in Stockton, CA

Real-time Sulfur Dioxide monitoring and health recommendations

Current SO2 Levels

Overall AQI

38
ppb (est.)
AQI 53

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.

What Is a Safe Level of SO2?

By the EPA Air Quality Index, sulfur dioxide is Good — safe for everyone up to 35 ppb (AQI 0–50). From 35 to 75 ppb is Moderate (AQI 51–100): acceptable for most people, though unusually sensitive individuals may notice symptoms. Above 75 ppb the air turns Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and EPA health guidance applies.

Good
35
ppb · AQI 0–50
Moderate
3575
ppb · AQI 51–100
Unhealthy (SG)
> 75
ppb · AQI 101+

Stockton is currently at AQI 53 (≈38 ppb, estimated) for SO2 in the Moderate range, which is acceptable for most people but worth watching if you're in a sensitive group.

Thresholds are the official EPA AQI category breakpoints for sulfur dioxide (1-hour standard). The current concentration is estimated from the measured AQI sub-index; the exact value within a band is not recoverable from the index alone.

Sources of SO2

• Fossil fuel combustion at power plants

• Industrial facilities and refineries

• Metal processing operations

• Volcanic eruptions (natural source)

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