SO2 in Manchester, NH

Real-time Sulfur Dioxide monitoring and health recommendations

Current SO2 Levels

Overall AQI

28
ppb
AQI 57

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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The dominant pollutant in Manchester is a combustion gas (SO2), AQI 57. 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 Manchester

The dominant pollutant in Manchester is a combustion gas (SO2), AQI 57. 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.

Carbon Value4.6(12,000+ ratings)
Levoit Core 600S
True HEPA + activated carbon · CADR ~410 CFM · rooms up to 635 sq ft
HEPA + activated carbon tackles both gases and fine particles

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Levoit Core 600S
HEPA + Carbon
True HEPA + activated carbon · CADR ~410 CFM · rooms up to 635 sq ft
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Austin Air HealthMate HM400
HEPA + 15 lb Carbon
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Coway Airmega 400
HEPA + Carbon
True HEPA + carbon · CADR ~350 CFM · rooms up to 1,560 sq ft
~$4504.6
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