epa_aqs_daily
Retrieve daily air quality summary data from EPA monitors to track pollution levels and analyze environmental health trends.
Instructions
Get daily air quality summary data from EPA AQS. Returns daily mean, max, and observation count per monitor. Parameters: '14129' (Lead (Pb)), '42101' (CO (Carbon Monoxide)), '42401' (SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide)), '42602' (NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide)), '44201' (Ozone), '81102' (PM10), '88101' (PM2.5 (FRM/FEM)), '88502' (PM2.5 (non-FRM, e.g. continuous)). Useful for tracking day-to-day pollution levels. Cross-reference with CDC health data. Requires AQS_API_KEY and AQS_EMAIL.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | Yes | 2-digit state FIPS code: '06' (CA), '48' (TX) | |
| param | Yes | AQS parameter code: '14129' (Lead (Pb)), '42101' (CO (Carbon Monoxide)), '42401' (SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide)), '42602' (NO2 (Nitrogen Dioxide)), '44201' (Ozone), '81102' (PM10), '88101' (PM2.5 (FRM/FEM)), '88502' (PM2.5 (non-FRM, e.g. continuous)) | |
| bdate | Yes | Begin date YYYYMMDD | |
| edate | Yes | End date YYYYMMDD (same year as bdate) | |
| county | No | 3-digit county FIPS code |