{'title': 'About This Dashboard', 'content': '

This dashboard provides real-time air quality monitoring for the Newcastle and Central Coast region using data from the PurpleAir sensor network.

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🌟 Features

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• Real-time Data: PM2.5 readings updated every 10 minutes
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• Color-coded Map: Easy-to-understand air quality visualization
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• Weekly Trends: Historical data analysis for each sensor
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• Annual Averages: Long-term air quality patterns
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📊 Understanding PM2.5

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PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller. These particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream.

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Health Guidelines (μg/m³):

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• 🟢 Good (0-12): Little to no health risk
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• 🟡 Moderate (12-35): Acceptable for most people
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• 🟠 Unhealthy for Sensitive (35-55): May affect sensitive individuals
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• 🔴 Unhealthy (55-150): Health effects for everyone
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• 🟣 Very Unhealthy (150+): Serious health warnings
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📍 Coverage Area

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This dashboard covers the Newcastle and Central Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia. Data is sourced from community-operated PurpleAir sensors in the area.

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🔄 Data Updates

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• Real-time readings: Every 10 minutes
\n• Weekly charts: Updated daily at midnight (UTC+10)
\n• Annual data: Recalculated daily

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Data provided by PurpleAir sensor network.

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