Air Quality Monitoring Sites
Currently, air quality monitors are operated in the Capital Region by Alberta Environment, Lehigh Cement, and the Strathcona Industrial Association (SIA). More information about these sites and their data can be found by visiting the following websites:
What Is Monitored?
The weather conditions monitored at the continuous stations locations can include some or all of the following parameters:
- Wind speed (WS)
- Wind direction (WD)
- Temperature
- Relative Humidity
- Barometric Pressure
- Rainfall
The following is an example of contaminants measured:
- Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
- Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
- Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
- Total Hydrocarbons
- Particulate Matter: PM10 and PM2.5
- Total Suspended Particulates (TSP)
- Total Sulphation
Network Rationalization
In 2008, Alberta Capital Airshed Alliance received funding from Health Canada - Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety to complete an air monitoring network assessment. The existing ambient air monitoring network within the airshed will be evaluated and recommendations for any necessary improvements will be reported. Currently, the network consists of ten continuous air monitoring stations including three operated by Alberta Environment, two by Lehigh Inland Cement, and five by Strathcona Industrial Association. This report will describe current emission inventories, current continuous and passive monitoring programs, and any shortcomings in air quality information or technical requirements. The goal is to develop a plan for a state of the art air monitoring network that provides comprehensive, accurate and reliable information to decision-makers for air quality management and control.