Air Quality

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Clean air is essential for good health. The quality of the air we breathe can affect our lungs, heart, brain, and overall well-being every day. Air pollution can trigger asthma attacks, worsen chronic lung and heart conditions, increase the risk of respiratory infections, and contribute to serious health outcomes such as heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and premature death. The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution is linked to about 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year, making it one of the leading environmental health risks. Understanding local air quality can help you make informed choices to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

Current Air Quality

There are no air quality alerts at this time

For the most up to date air quality information visit AirNow.gov

Air Quality Indicator Meaning

Air Quality Level Green

 

Air Quality Level Yellow
  • Unusually sensitive people: Consider making outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs to take it easier.
  • Everyone else: It’s a good day to be active outside.
Air Quality Level Orange
  • Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. It’s OK to be active outdoors, but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
  • People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick relief medicine handy.
  • People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider.
Air Quality Level Red
  • Sensitive groups: Avoid long or intense outdoor activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors.*

  • Everyone else: Reduce long or intense activities. Take more breaks during outdoor activities.

    *Note: If you don't have an air conditioner, staying inside with the windows closed may be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go someplace with air conditioning or check with your local government to find out if cooling centers are available in your community.

Air Quality Level Purple
  • Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors.*

  • Everyone else: Avoid long or intense activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors.*

    *Note: If you don't have an air conditioner, staying inside with the windows closed may be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go someplace with air conditioning or check with your local government to find out if cooling centers are available in your community.

Air Quality Level Maroon
  • Everyone: Avoid all physical activity outdoors.

  • Sensitive groups: Remain indoors and keep activity levels low. Follow tips for keeping particle levels low indoors.*

    *Note: If you don't have an air conditioner, staying inside with the windows closed may be dangerous in extremely hot weather. If you are hot, go someplace with air conditioning or check with your local government to find out if cooling centers are available in your community.

Additional Information & Resources

AirNow.gov - Current air quality conditions in Bridgeport, CT as well as information on air pollutants and how to stay safe during unhealthy air quality events.