Worst air pollution Bower Ponds - Red Deer, today and tomorrow
Today (16 July): Air quality in Bower Ponds is fair. AQI, NO2, and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.5/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Bower Ponds is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.9/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Bower Ponds's air quality benefits from its park-like setting along Waskasoo Creek, buffered from nearby 32nd Street traffic.
Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
29.5/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
13.1/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
4.4/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
29.5/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
7.8/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
2.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
11.7/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
34.9/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
20.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
34.9/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
9.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
3.8/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
16.3/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Bower Ponds right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Bower Ponds is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 29.5/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 29.5/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Bower Ponds?
On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Bower Ponds will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 34.9/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 34.9/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Bower Ponds?
Bower Ponds's air quality varies through the year, influenced by its park-like setting along Waskasoo Creek near 32nd Street. Winter cold snaps can trap vehicle exhaust and heating emissions close to the ground on calm days, while summer heat and drifting wildfire smoke occasionally push pollution higher. Strong prairie winds usually clear the air within a day or two.
Are air quality levels in Bower Ponds based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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