Community Monitoring

Our challenge

Air pollution causes 1 in 9 deaths, and huge parts of the world still lack access to basic air quality data. IQAir is working to change this by empowering the world to breathe cleaner air.

IQAir engages citizen scientists, organizations, and governments to contribute data and fight environmental and climate injustice. By expanding the breadth and depth of air quality data, we uncover and tackle the disproportionate impact of pollution on marginalized communities. We partner with global organizations like the United Nations and Greenpeace to educate people worldwide about the impact of air pollution.

Our data contributors change the world

Two types of contributors

Individuals/Citizen Scientists

Organizations/Governments

Abid in Pakistan

Join over 10,000 individuals and global citizen scientists contributing data to this free, real-time air quality platform. Crowdsourced data from individuals like you help fill the data gaps, spotlighting the unequal impacts of air pollution and climate change.

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Main Astronomical Observatory in the Ukraine

We work with many organizations and governments around the world to provide Community Air Monitoring. Our free, real-time air quality platform provides their constituents access to local air quality data.

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Low-cost sensors reduce barriers

Federal equivalent method (FEM) monitors can cost over tens of thousands of dollars. However, low-cost sensors can provide highly accurate comparable data for only a couple hundred dollars. Low-cost monitors can fill the air quality data gaps in underserved areas, as they are less costly, more easily accessible, easy to operate, and can be crowdsourced.

By simply purchasing an outdoor, low-cost sensor, individuals and citizen scientists can make an immediate impact in communities, providing needed public stations in areas where there are no monitors. In less than two hours, you can help your community with essential crowdsourced data. Whether it’s for a community organization, non-profit, or government agency, IQAir can provide full-service support and infrastructure to create and maintain air quality network(s). IQAir’s Community Air Monitoring provides turn-key air quality monitoring networks with low-cost sensors with optional reference monitors.

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How you can help

Already have a monitor? Join our instrument agnostic platform today. Get a free Contributor account today.

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Do you need a monitor? Get an AirVisual Outdoor monitor for seamless integration with our platform.

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Choose a monitor

Ready to get started? Low-cost monitors make air quality monitoring easy. Choose a monitor and start publishing air quality information in a few simple steps.

AirVisual Outdoor

Weatherized outdoor air quality monitor with modular, field-swappable PM and CO₂ sensors.

Measures

PM2.5
PM1
PM10
CO₂
Temperature
Humidity

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PurpleAir

A proven air quality monitoring solution for home enthusiasts and air quality professionals alike.

Measures

PM2.5

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Clarity Node-S

A sensing-as-a-service solution inclusive of solar and battery powered hardware, global cellular connectivity, and data assurance support for government agencies, schools, and community groups. Not intended for individual consumer purchases.

Measures

PM2.5
NO₂

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A Contributor obtains and maintains air quality sensor(s) and makes the data public. As a Contributor, you are crucial to the global movement for cleaner air and climate justice, ensuring all communities have access to vital air quality data. Contributor benefits include:

Free air quality monitoring tools: Contributors gain access to the AirVisual Enterprise Dashboard at no cost.
Showcase your commitment to air quality: Help spread the word on air quality to your station’s followers and to the world with your public profile.

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Apply to become a Host

Becoming a station host is a rewarding way to engage with your community, improve local air quality, and contribute to global solutions. As a Host, you set up and maintain air quality station(s). You receive free monitors, training, and remote or onsite support, along with an account on our platform to highlight your work.

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Want to play a key role in expanding global air quality monitoring?

By donating or becoming a sponsor, you provide resources for air quality monitoring. Donate now or become a Sponsor. Sponsors fund the installation and maintenance of sensors in partnership with Hosts. All donations and sponsorships are 100% tax-deductible.

Why Become a Sponsor?

Make a Tangible Impact: Help establish new monitoring stations, providing data where it’s needed most.
Support Underserved Communities: Ensure vulnerable communities have access to vital air quality information.
Be Recognized: Sponsors receive acknowledgment for their contributions, promoting their commitment to environmental responsibility.

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