Nuevo Laredo - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the air quality like at post (good/moderate/bad)? Are there seasonal air quality issues? Does the air quality have an impact on health?

Dust. SO much dust. Everything we owned was always covered with a fine layer of dust. Also, cedar pollen allergies are a real issue. Aside from that there is no real pollution type issues in the air. - Dec 2022


Lots of dust and pollen. Many people have nagging sinus/respiratory issues. Also, housekeepers overdo it with the harsh, smelly cleaning products. - Jun 2018


Not any obvious concerns, I have lots of allergies but that is throughout Texas, as well. You can't see the pollution in the air so that is a good sign. - Apr 2017


Surprisingly humid. Interesting odors throughout the city at different times. - Feb 2016


Normal - not too much pollution, but definitely a bit dusty. - Dec 2015


It's not too polluted. It's hot and dusty. - Jun 2014


Fine - Feb 2013


Normally the air quality is fine. We've been suffering through an 11-month drought which means there are a lot of dust and allergens in the area. It has been hard on the allergy sufferers. - Nov 2011


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