Fairbanks - Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 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 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 are frequent. Non-
Attainment Plan (SIP) Current Air Quality Conditions Projects By
ADEC Air Quality Forecasts and Advisories Links to Fairbanks
North Star Borough Air Pollution in Alaska Indoor Air Quality
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