Monitoring Air Quality in Pomfret

A PurpleAir brand air quality monitor has been installed at the Center at Pomfret. The monitor allows us to track local air quality and add information to a community database, which can be used by weather tracking organizations, climate scientists, and the general public to learn more about the quality of the air around them. 

The monitor measures the concentration of fine particulate matter in the air, providing real-time data. Demonstrating the Connecticut Audubon Society’s ongoing commitment to environmental conservation, we are placing these monitors at all of our centers. Our goal is to raise awareness of and educate about the impacts of air pollution on both human health and the environment. 

Air quality is a critical component of environmental health. Poor air quality causes respiratory issues for people and wildlife. Birds are especially susceptible to poor air quality. Natural spaces, such as wildlife sanctuaries, provide a pollution buffer, improving the overall health of the area. The monitors will allow us to better understand local air pollution levels and how green spaces impact them. 

Real-time data from the monitor at the Center at Pomfret is shown in the box below. A publicly viewable map on the PurpleAir website displays real-time data from around the world. Knowing the air quality in an area will help people make informed decisions regarding their health and the environment.

We thank the CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and PurpleAir for donating the monitors to our centers.