API operated by Louisville Metro that returns AQI information from local sensors operated by APCD. Shows the latest hourly data in a JSON feed.
The Air Quality Index\u00a0(AQI) is an easy way to tell you about air quality without having to know a lot of technical details. The \u201cMetropolitan Air Quality Index\u201d shows the AQI from the monitor in Kentuckiana that is currently detecting the highest level of air pollution. See:\u00a0https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/servi...
See the\u00a0air quality map\u00a0(Louisville Air Watch) for more details:\u00a0airqualitymap.louisvilleky.gov/#
Read the\u00a0FAQ\u00a0for more information about the AQI data:\u00a0https://louisvilleky.gov/government/air-pollution-control-district/louis...
If you'd prefer air quality\u00a0forecast\u00a0data (raw data, maps, API) instead, please see AIRNow:\u00a0https://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&zipcode=40204&...
See the Data Dictionary section below for information about what the AQI numbers mean, their corresponding colors, recommendations, and more info and links.
To download daily snapshots of AQI for the last 25 years,\u00a0visit the EPA website, set your year range, and choose, Louisville KY. Then download with the CSV link at the bottom of the page.
IFTTT\u00a0integration trigger that fires and after retrieving air quality from Louisville Metro air sensors via the API
Gives a forecast instead of the current conditions, so you can take action before the air quality gets bad.
The U.S. EPA AirNow program (www.AirNow.gov) protects public health by providing forecast and real-time observed air quality information across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. AirNow receives real-time air quality observations from over 2,000 monitoring stations and collects forecasts for more than 300 cities.
Sign up for a free account and get started using the RSS data feed for Louisville.\u00a0https://docs.airnowapi.org/feeds
Air Quality Forecast via AirNow
AQI Level\u00a0-\u00a0Value and Related Health Concerns Legend
Good\u00a00-50\u00a0Green
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Moderate\u00a051-100\u00a0Yellow
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.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups\u00a0101-150\u00a0Orange
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Unhealthy\u00a0151-200\u00a0Red
Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
Very Unhealthy\u00a0201-300\u00a0Purple
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Hazardous\u00a0> 300\u00a0Dark Purple
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
Here are citizen actions APCD\u00a0recommends\u00a0on air quality alert days, that is, days when the forecast is for the air quality to reach or exceed the \u201cunhealthy for sensitive groups\u201d (orange) level:
Here are some\u00a0links\u00a0in relation to the recommendations:
KAIRE, www.helptheair.org/
Idle Free Louisville,\u00a0www.helptheair.org/idle-free
TARC
Ticket to Ride,\u00a0tickettoride.org/
Lawn Care for Cleaner Air\u00a0(rebates)
Contact:
Bryan Frazer
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