Good Air Quality Days

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About this measure

This measure indicates the number of days in the year when the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Cuyahoga County was between 0 and 50, also known as good air quality days. Data reported for Cuyahoga County and identified peer communities are sourced from the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality Index Report.
Why is this important?

Local air quality affects how we live and breathe. AQI is an overall indicator of air quality for Cuyahoga County. As AQI rises above 50, the health of children, older adults, and other sensitive groups can be impacted by increased ozone and particle pollution. When AQI rises above 200, the general public may experience serious health effects, such as reduced lung function, shortness of breath, aggravated asthma, and even permanent lung damage.
Related Key Government Measures

This is a community indicator measure. It is provided to show an understanding of overall community health. The County government does not directly control the outcome of this measure; however, a number of programs and initiatives the County is undertaking can have an impact. Related government measures include: 

  1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  2. Solar Co-Op Installations
  3. Cuyahoga County Sustainability Plan
  4. Cuyahoga County Internal Green Practices Plan
Reporting Agency

Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability 
Good Air Quality Days - Comparative Analysis
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Good Air Quality Days (2018 EPA Data)

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Bar chart shows the number of good air quality days in comparative counties. Cuyahoga: 168 Allegheny: 160 Franklin: 228 Montgomery: 200 Hillsborough: 180 Hamilton: 152 Lucas: 189 Marion: 211 Summit: 195

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Good Air Quality Days (2018 EPA Data)Created with Highcharts 5.0.12Good Air Quality Days (2018 EPA Data)Cuyahoga 220Cuyahoga 220Allegheny 159Allegheny 159Franklin 261Franklin 261Montgomery 255Montgomery 255Hillsborough 254Hillsborough 254Hamilton 173Hamilton 173Lucas 273Lucas 273Marion 192Marion 192Summit 260Summit 260Chart context menu2018
Good Air Quality Days - Historical Performance
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Cuyahoga County Good Air Quality Days (By Year)

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Bar chart shows the number of good air quality days in Cuyahoga County by calendar year. See Data Table for details

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Chart type: column chart.
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Cuyahoga County Good Air Quality Days (By Year)Created with Highcharts 5.0.12Cuyahoga County Good Air Quality Days (By Year)207207228228220220Chart context menu201620172018
Data Source

Cuyahoga County & Comparative Analysis: EPA Outdoor Air Quality Index Report
Measure Data
Period Status Actual
2016 Community Indicator 207
2017 Community Indicator 228
2018 Community Indicator 220
2019 Not Defined