Emerald Isle, North Carolina — Air and Water Quality
Air and Water Quality in Carteret County
Air quality measurements show daily fine particulate matter (average daily measure in micrograms per cubic meter). Water quality measurements show percent of population exposed to water exceeding a violation limit in the past year. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
Air & Water Quality
Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)
Compared to State and National
| North Carolina | United States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulate | 12.9 | -0.5 | 11.0 | +1.4 |
| Water Violation | 5.2% | +1.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% |