Collect & share local real-time air quality data with PurpleAir's air quality monitors.Hyper-local, real-time, public air quality map. Visualize PM2.5 AQI in your area for free. Useful to community scientists or air quality professionals alike, PurpleAir sensors are easy to install, requiring only a power outlet and WiFi.

Core values

- **Air Quality Monitoring**: The project provides real-time, local air quality data, which is crucial for understanding and mitigating the effects of air pollution. This helps in determining air quality in different areas, ensuring it meets national standards, and predicting health issues due to air pollution[2][3].
- **Health Information and Data Collection**: By installing PM monitoring equipment in various communities, especially in rural and underserved areas like southeast Ohio, the project enhances health information and data collection, which is vital for public health decision-making[1].
- **Community Engagement and Education**: The project involves community members, schools, and local health departments, promoting education and awareness about air quality. This includes developing regionally specific educational materials to help residents react to poor air quality conditions[1][3].
- **Collaboration with Research Institutions**: PurpleAir's data is used by NASA and other research institutions to improve air quality forecasts and understand the impact of air pollution on human health and the environment[3].
- **Global Impact**: The project contributes to a global network of air quality monitors, improving air quality data worldwide and supporting urban planning to mitigate air pollution[5].