When smoke from wildfires or industrial activity moves in, it often reaches your neighborhood long before the news does. Without warning, exposure can happen fast. This is especially impactful for children, older adults, and outdoor workers.
That’s why real-time air quality monitoring at the community level is so important.
By deploying air quality monitors near schools, parks, and neighborhoods, communities can detect pollution the moment it appears, take action quickly, and keep residents informed and safe.
Case Study: Aurora, Colorado
Facing growing air quality concerns from traffic, construction, and seasonal wildfires, the City of Aurora needed a better way to track and respond to pollution.
The Challenge:
- No hyperlocal data for neighborhoods
- Concerned residents unsure when it’s safe to be outside
- Limited budget for large-scale traditional systems
The Solution:
We installed 16 AirU Pro monitors across schools, parks, and high-traffic zones. Live data was made available through AirView, giving the city planners and residents access to pollutant levels, trends, and alerts.
Key features included:
- PM2.5, PM10, O₃, CO, NO₂, VOCs, wind speed and direction
- LTE + GNSS for accurate, connected coverage
- Custom alerts and downloadable reports for planners
The Results:
“TELLUS made it easy to set up the air quality monitoring that our community members desired.” — Jeffrey Moore, Energy & Environment Manager, City of Aurora
- Identified pollution hotspots to support healthier urban planning
- Launched a public awareness campaign using AirView data
- Empowered the community and decision makers with tools to make safer decisions
- Community engagement video showcasing their air quality efforts
