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Lake Wilhelm Road Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅) Level

Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, United States

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Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅)

115µg/m³



Unhealthy

Last Updated: 2026-07-15 19:21:02 (Local Time)

Unhealthy PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road
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Lake Wilhelm Road

Good
030
Moderate
60
Poor
90
Unhealthy
120
Severe
250
Hazardous
380+

What is the Current PM₂.₅ Level?

Lake Wilhelm Road

The current PM₂.₅ level at Lake Wilhelm Road is 115 µg/m³ so everyone should stay cautious in the area.


7.6xAbove

The current PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road is 7.6x Above the recommended WHO guideline of 15 µg/m³.

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Historic Air Quality Graph of Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅)

Lake Wilhelm Road

Lake Wilhelm Road
PM₂.₅ (µg/m³)
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14-07-2026Time15-07-2026
1
Min. PM₂.₅8:31pm
308
Max. PM₂.₅1:01pm

United States 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll

PM2.5 annual mean levels


7.7µg/m³

each person's annual mean exposure 1.4 times WHO's guideline.

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15


Deaths per 100,000 people

attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (47,787 in total in the country).

Death percentage as per diseases

Type 2 DiabetesType 2 Diabetes
6%
neonatal disordersneonatal disorders
5%
tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancertracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer
4%
chronic obstructive pulmonary diseasechronic obstructive pulmonary disease
4%
strokestroke
3%
ischemic heart diseaseischemic heart disease
3%
lower respiratory infectionslower respiratory infections
3%
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PM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.

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Uncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅): Where Does It Come From?

Windblown Dust

Windblown Dust

Daily activities like construction or other practices
Home-related emission

Home-related emission

Household activities, such as cooking and heating
Factories and industries' emission

Factories and industries' emission

Regular operations in factories and industries
Power plants generation

Power plants generation

Emission from Routine energy production in power plants
Landfill fires

Landfill fires

Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagement
Transportation emission

Transportation emission

Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaust
Human-caused emissions

Human-caused emissions

Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residues

Short-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Impacts

Irritation in Eyes

Irritation in Eyes

Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches

Headaches

Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue

Fatigue

Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma

Aggravated asthma

Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems

Breathing problems

Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Health Advice Based on Current PM₂.₅ Level In

Lake Wilhelm Road

2.4Cigarettes per day


Cigarette

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.5 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Air Purifier
Air PurifierTurn On
Car Filter
Car FilterMust
N95 Mask
N95 MaskMust
Stay Indoor
Stay IndoorMust

Air Quality FAQs

at Lake Wilhelm Road

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road?

The current real-time PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road is 115µg/m³ (Unhealthy). This was last updated 2026-07-15 19:21:02 (Local Time).

2. When was the best PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road in the last 24 hours?

The best PM₂.₅ level was 1 µg/m³ (Good) at 8:31 PM, Jul 14, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road in the last 24 hours?

The worst PM₂.₅ level was 308 µg/m³ (Hazardous) at 1:01 PM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of PM₂.₅ levels in Lake Wilhelm Road during last 24 hours?

The PM₂.₅ levels in Lake Wilhelm Road have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 308 µg/m³ at 1:01 PM (Local Time), lowest 1 µg/m³ at 8:31 PM, Jul 14, 2026 (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current PM₂.₅ level in Lake Wilhelm Road?

Current PM₂.₅ levels are unhealthy for everyone. It's advised to limit outdoor activities and consider using air purifiers indoors.