Knowing Your Air
"Knowing Your Air" means getting familiar with the resources that help you stay aware of the air quality in your region. CAPCOG has both particulate matter (PM) and ozone monitors in Central Texas and there are many PurpleAir sensors set up as well.
You can also check your local Air Quality Index (AQI) and stay up to date with weather alerts through several free resources!
Air Monitors in Central Texas
CAPCOG Ozone Monitors:
- Dripping Springs
- Lake Georgetown
- Lockhart
- Bastrop
- Elgin
- East Austin
- Round Rock
- Taylor Murphy Park
- Lake Kyle Park
- San Marcos
CAPCOG PM Monitors:
- Dripping Springs
- Lake Georgetown
- Lockhart
- Bastrop
- Taylor Murphy Park
- San Marcos
- Pflugerville
- East Austin
TCEQ Monitors:
- Austin North Hills Dr (ozone & PM)
- Austin Audubon Society (ozone)
- Austin Webberville Rd (PM)
- Austin N IH-35 (PM)
PurpleAir Air Sensor Map
PurpleAir sensors provide real-time PM concentrations data in Central Texas made publicly available online. ACT provides FREE air sensors through the Be Air Smart program.
Each circle represents a PurpleAir sensor's AQI and the number shown is the sensors AQI value. Is there a sensor near you? You can embed it on a website to stay up to date on your area's PM levels.
AirNow
AirNow is your one-stop source for air quality data, highlighting air quality in your local area first, while still providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. AirNow’s interactive map even lets you zoom out to get the big picture or drill down to see data for a single air quality monitor.
Air Quality Alerts
Warn Central Texas
CAPCOG provides emergency alerts for natural and man-made disasters (including those that can impact air quality) in Central Texas through Warn Central Texas, a Regional Notification System (RNS). The tool allows governments to send text messages, phone calls, or emails to those in the system.
You can sign up for Warn Central Texas alerts here!
Air Central Texas Alerts
Air Central Texas shares Air Quality Alerts when PM and ozone are forecast to reach levels unhealthy for sensitive groups via email alerts. We'll provide tips on how to reduce exposure to air pollution and how to cut down on your emissions.
Be Air Aware and sign up today!