Allegheny County reports elevated levels of airborne particulates

“Residents in SWPA shouldn’t have to endure 9 days of having the worst air quality in the country,” said Matt Mehalik, executive director of the Breathe Project. “Yesterday 200 residents organized a Town Hall to demand that our elected leaders step up and address this ongoing health problem.
“ACHD’s statement indicated, ‘The forecast for the next 24 hours indicates that the PM2.5 levels will likely exceed the 24-hour standard