AQI 48 · Ozone · Trend: Improving
| Average AQI | 48 |
| Good Days / Year | 225 |
| Unhealthy Days / Year | 8 |
| Primary Pollutant | Ozone |
| PM2.5 Average | 8.2 µg/m³ |
| Trend | ↓ Improving |
| Monitoring Stations | 42 |
| Nonattainment Areas | 0 |
North Carolina has generally good air quality, especially in the Research Triangle and mountain regions. The state has made significant improvements as Duke Energy retires coal plants. The Chemours GenX contamination in the Cape Fear River basin is a notable environmental concern.
NC DEQ Air Quality Division manages standards. Vehicle emissions testing in some counties. Coal ash cleanup requirements.
No current nonattainment areas. North Carolina has made significant improvements by transitioning Duke Energy coal plants to natural gas.