What are the air quality levels in Socorro, Texas?

Air quality in Socorro, Texas, reached "very unhealthy" levels due to fine particle pollution.

What is the EPA's Air Quality Index (AQI) for Texas?

The EPA's AQI rates pollution from 0 to 301+. "Red" (151-200) is unhealthy, and "Purple" (201-300) is very unhealthy.

Which Texas communities are affected by the air pollution warning?

Socorro, San Elizario, Fabens, Tornillo, Fort Hancock, Alamo Alto, Acala, and McNary are affected.

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Texas Air Quality Plummets: "Very Unhealthy" Levels Reported

1 Jan

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Summary

Areas near Socorro and San Elizario saw "very unhealthy" fine particle pollution.
Health risks escalate for the general population, especially sensitive groups.
Wider alerts for "unhealthy" air cover multiple Texas communities.

Texas Air Quality Plummets: "Very Unhealthy" Levels Reported

Residents in parts of Texas were advised to remain indoors on Thursday as fine particle pollution reached "very unhealthy" levels. Specifically, areas around Socorro and San Elizario reported PM2.5 concentrations that pose escalated health risks even for the general population.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies this level of air quality in the "purple" range. This designation signals that health alerts extend beyond sensitive groups, urging widespread caution.

Further communities, including Fabens, Tornillo, and McNary, are under a broader "unhealthy" air alert. The EPA recommends limiting outdoor exposure and improving indoor air filtration.

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