Air Quality
Good
Water Violations
16
Active Permits
3
Air quality in Avery County is rated good with a median AQI of 38 (197 days measured in 2025). 3 community water systems serve the area, with 16 recent violations in the last 5 years.
Air Quality — Avery County (2025)i
AQSThe Air Quality Index measures how clean or polluted the air is on a given day. AQI is reported at the county level. A score of 0-50 is considered good; 51-100 is moderate; above 100 may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Median AQI
PM2.5 Daysi
19Ozone Daysi
178Drinking Wateri
SDWISPublic water systems registered to serve this area. Community systems (CWS) provide water to residents year-round. Violations indicate a system failed to meet federal drinking water standards.
Community Systemsi
3Active Systemsi
2Recent Violationsi
16Recent Violations (Last 5 Years)
ELK PARK, TOWN OF
Historical Violations (Over 5 Years Ago)