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What Does The Air Quality Index Actually Mean?

August 25, 2025

When skies are smoky or hazy, there’s a good chance that the air quality has dropped to unhealthy levels. To determine this, we rely on the air quality index (AQI). Watch this video to see what the AQI numbers mean and how they can impact you and your family’s health.