Air-quality decision log
Yenra | Updated September 10, 2026
Article: https://yenra.com/air-pollution/

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Scope: United States AQI. Use the original service's units and time zone. This is a planning record; follow current official activity guidance and any personal care plan.

Activity / location / planned duration and exertion:
People whose pollutant-specific guidance must be checked:
Official report URL:
Report accessed at (date/time/time zone):
Data timestamp and reporting area:
Pollutant:
Index name / AQI number / category:
Type: current NowCast / daily summary / forecast / other (specify)
Official activity guidance URL and chosen adjustment:
Indoor or alternate option:
Next check time / person responsible:

If comparing another reading:
Second source / location / pollutant / timestamp / averaging period / units:
Are the quantities actually comparable?:
Known data flags or missing information:

Fictional example: current PM2.5 AQI 120 at 2 p.m.; forecast 85.
120 falls in Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Open particle-specific activity guidance, consider the person's care plan, select an adjustment and recheck before departure. Do not replace a current observation with a forecast.

Primary references consulted for the accompanying guide:
https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/
https://www.airnow.gov/all-activity-guides/
https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/using-air-quality-index/
https://www.airnow.gov/how-to-use-this-site/
https://www.epa.gov/air-sensor-toolbox