Ozone in Columbia, SC
Real-time Ground-level Ozone monitoring and health recommendations
Current Ozone Levels
57
Moderate
Overall AQI
55
ppb
AQI 57
About Ground-level Ozone
A harmful gas created by chemical reactions between pollutants in sunlight.
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 Ozone
• Chemical reactions between NOx and VOCs in sunlight
• Vehicle emissions
• Industrial facilities
• Gasoline vapors and solvents
Other Pollutants
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