Title
Presentation on the PurpleAir particulate matter sensor.
Summary
The Environmental division of Planning and Development Services in collaboration with Facilities and the Library recently had an air quality sensor added to the roof of the library. The sensor measures particulate matter in the air and provides real time measurements of our local air quality which can be viewed online at: purpleair.com.
As a general member of the Clean Air Coalition (CAC), Pflugerville supports the regional effort toward improvement of air quality in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area. The air sensor will help to support one of the CAC’s purposes of “Establish and monitor a regional effort toward improvement of air quality”. Having the ability for the coalition to monitor the quality of air helps to guide clean-air plans in order to achieve and maintain compliance with federal standards and provides residents with an understanding of the air quality in our area.
Prior City Council Action
None
Deadline for City Council Action
No action to be taken.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure _X __
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A __
Amount: _$258.33_______
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _X_
Legal Review Required: N/A _X_ Required __ Date Completed: ___________
Supporting documents attached:
Staff technical memo
Recommended Action
No action to be taken.