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Air Quality Health Index

Learn about the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and how you can use it to determine your level of health risk.

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In addition to air quality data published on the Air Quality Health Index, you can also find a daily data summary of additional air quality monitoring (last updated September 22, 2026) and recent vacuum canister analytical reports.

Introduction

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) helps you understand what the air quality around you means to your health. The AQHI is a tool that relates the air quality outside to your health, using a scale from 1 to 10. The lower the number, the lower the risk.

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In focus

AQHI monitoring

Air quality data provided on Alberta’s AQHI map is collected at air monitoring stations across the province.

Air quality and health

Learn about the impact of air pollutants on human health and what you can do to reduce your exposure.

Air Quality Health Index – Calculation

The national Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is calculated based on data collected in major cities across Canada.

Air Quality Health Index – Resources

Applications, videos and other education and media resources related to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI).