Fairbanks - Particulate Matter (PM2.5)


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Summary: A small portion of the Fairbanks North Star Borough (refer to map), including the City of Fairbanks and the City of North Pole, was designated as a PM2.5 non-attainment area in December 2009. These areas exceeded the health based 24 hour exposure limit of 35 micrograms/cubic meter for particulate matter. Local heating emissions contributing to particulate pollution, identified by analysis, include woodstoves, distillate oil, industrial sources, and mobile emissions. The main concern with PM2.5 emissions is primarily during the winter months (October through March) when extremely strong temperature inversions often occur.


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NOTICE: The ADEC requests the public submit air quality complaints in the FNSB by filling out the complaint form above. It should now work for everyone. Or, you may also reach Kristen Brown at 451-2149 or email us at decaqfai.concerns@alaska.gov.