Air Quality Maps? Which areas have the worst air (Denver: house, neighborhoods)

[ocean2026]

Has anyone seen any air quality maps which show air pollution for the Denver Metro? I wonder if there is much difference among the neighborhoods?

[2bindenver]

I would guess downtown would be the worst.

[LisaCACO]

it depends...I've recently moved from highlands ranch to the aurora area (near parker/arapahoe) and the air is generally better out here, at least for me. HR had too much construction in tight quarters and the dirt flew everywhere. ick. stirred up all the allergens. out here the wind blows, but it's not endless construction, at least now, given the bad economy. I expect it to pick up asap.

I've wondered this myself, since it does depend on the lay of the land and other particulars. had to buy a house in the dark since I couldn't find info on it.

[ocean2026]

Often one can guess as to where the air is poor, but there are many factors- traffic- wind direction- inversion layers and of course nasty chemical plants.