The air we breathe affects our health and quality of life. Knowing your home’s weather may protect you and your family. This article discusses air quality monitoring and data analysis. How does the Air Quality Index (AQI) function? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Air Quality Index is used as a barometer to assess air quality in a specific area. An AQI can be used to determine whether the air is polluted or not on any given day. It takes into account five major categories of air contaminants, with fine particle pollution (PM2.5) being particularly significant during calamities