# Valley Air District

> Real-time air quality monitoring and alerts for San Joaquin Valley residents. (iPhone/iPad app by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valley-air-district/id526195423 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District](https://appshunter.io/developer/526130774)
- Category: Weather, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.2 · 115 MB
- Released: 2018-04-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valley-air-district/id526195423/reviews.md

## What is Valley Air District?

App is available in both English and Spanish languages

Description:
Keep track of current air quality in all of your important neighborhoods with Valley Air, the official app of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Hourly air quality data is provided by the Real-Time Air Advisory Network (RAAN).
 
Features:
- Check air quality information for your current location 
- Add, remove, and personalize up to 10 additional custom locations
- Receive notifications when air quality changes
- View the daily residential wood burning status for your county during the Check Before You Burn season
- Submit confidential air pollution complaints 
- Receive alerts during unique air quality episodes 
 
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) is committed to improving the health and quality of life for all Valley residents through effective and cooperative air quality programs. The District includes San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and the Valley air basin portion of Kern Counties.

## Key features

- Hourly air quality data
- Location-based monitoring
- Customizable locations
- Air quality change notifications
- Wood burning status
- Pollution complaint submission
- Air quality episode alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/valley-air-district/id526195423/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Me

*2026-01-01, version 1.6.0*

The

### 3/5 — Part time online

*2024-12-11, version 1.5.0*

I noticed a change of address for the service several weeks ago. Since then, it seems that the AQ readings are not available quite often. It would be nice to have a more dependable service.

### 1/5 — Does that work well on Apple iPhones?

*2024-09-09, version 1.3.3*

You can download the app, however, you can only see the information once or twice before you have to delete the app and reinstall it in order to use the app. I’ve had several iPhones over the years and this problem is never been fixed.

### 3/5 — Useful information

*2023-11-30, version 1.3.0*

It would be nice if I could view burn status for adjacent counties at same time - like you do on your web site.  I don’t need to see RAAN at same time - just burn status.   Thanks

### 1/5 — Bad app

*2023-09-15, version 1.2.3*

Not working

### 4/5 — Add the forecast to the app

*2022-07-08, version 1.1.94*

A nice feature to add to the app would e to put the forecast on the page. That way it’s more of a one stop shop to see what tomorrow (or today) might bring. Or maybe a link to the forecast page

### 5/5 — The app is much better than their site and email

*2022-01-16, version 1.1.93*

I’ve been reading the emails for burn days for years! This is sooo much better

### 3/5 — How well it works

*2021-12-06, version 1.1.93*

So very handy tool to have. Information is contained in the app is good. The problem is trying to open the app. Half of the time or less the app just opens to a white screen and never materializes as the app that you need to look at. There’s no data… it just stays white. I’ve had to delete the app and add it back once or twice. Hopefully you can work on that to make it more efficient. Thank you

### 1/5 — Why haven’t there been readings for some time?

*2021-11-15, version 1.1.93*

You have one job to post these readings yet it seems it’s been well over a week and I’m told that readings are not available every time I go to your site.  Please explain. So I guess you get zero stars.

### 5/5 — My breathing depends on the reports

*2021-10-13, version 1.1.8*

Thanks

## Frequently asked questions about Valley Air District

### What does the Valley Air District app do?

The app provides real-time, hourly air quality data for the San Joaquin Valley. It allows users to check air quality for their current location and up to ten custom locations, receive notifications about changes, and view daily residential wood burning status.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include checking air quality for your current and custom locations, receiving alerts for air quality changes and unique episodes, viewing daily residential wood burning status during the season, and submitting confidential air pollution complaints.

### Is the Valley Air District app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What areas does the Valley Air District cover?

The app covers the San Joaquin Valley, including San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and the Valley air basin portion of Kern Counties.

### How can I use this app to monitor air quality?

You can use the app to check the current air quality in your immediate vicinity or add specific neighborhoods you care about. The app will provide hourly data and can notify you when air quality changes, helping you make informed decisions about outdoor activities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.6 — 2026-06-23

Added links to EPA AirNow and the Fire and Smoke Map

### 1.6.1 — 2026-03-24

Various bug fixes and enhancements

### 1.6.0 — 2025-12-22

Various bug fixes and enhancements

### 1.5.1 — 2024-12-23

Added in-app banner for air monitor outage notices

### 1.5.0 — 2024-12-09

Various bug fixes and enhancements

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