I’ve previously posted about the US Embassy’s Air Quality Index page which shares data on the pollution level around the US Embassy in Bayan. The data most of the time is pretty alarming because of the high level of pollution we generally have which is why it interested me when I found out it’s not that difficult for someone to set up their own air quality sensor.
PurpleAir is an air quality monitoring network where people can purchase an air quality sensor from them for $229 and then set it up near a wifi spot to allow it to measure and share pollution data over their network. As of now there are three sensors located around Kuwait, one at the Kuwait University Khaldiya Campus, one in Mishref (I think that’s my friend’s place) and one at the ArtStudio in Funaitees.
If you want to check the pollution levels around Kuwait then click here.
On the other hand, if you want to purchase your own air quality sensor and be part of this network then click here.
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2 replies on “Monitor Air Quality Around Kuwait”
A good quality air monitor that has passed standards is around 3000$ about 1000kd.
I think the one in Kuwait university is like that, and maybe of the US embassy (but this only measure PM2.5 so a bit cheaper).
Not sure by the accuracy of the purpleair monitors but I like the idea, will consider buying one… thanks for sharing
Yea the purple air monitor only measures PM2.5… A very good deal