How does the AQI work?

Think of the AQI as a yardstick that runs from 0 to 500. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. For example, an AQI value of 50 or below represents good air quality, while an AQI value over 300 represents hazardous air quality.

For each pollutant an AQI value of 100 generally corresponds to an ambient air concentration that equals the level of the short-term national ambient air quality standard for protection of public health. AQI values at or below 100 are generally thought of as satisfactory. When AQI values are above 100, air quality is unhealthy: at first for certain sensitive groups of people, then for everyone as AQI values get higher.

SafeGuard now offers an AQI Test in addition to your Home Inspection for an additional fee. A detailed breakdown of your new home's AQI will include PM 10 & 2.5 levels, HCHO levels, and also TVOC levels. In addition to the test results, SafeGuard offers an abundance of recommendations to improve the AQI in your new home for you and your family. 

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