DC region drops to an ‘F’ in air quality report

Published May 1, 2025 9:02am ET



Washington, D.C.’s air quality dropped to an “F” grade in a new air quality report.

The new grade is lower than last year’s “C,” with 3.7 unhealthy days per year on average due to short-term spikes in particle pollution. The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report found worsening trends in air quality over time despite efforts to mitigate pollution.

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