Enhancing Air Quality Monitoring for Milnerton Lagoon Restoration Project
Key Ideas
- A new ambient air quality monitoring station has been installed near Milnerton Lagoon to track hydrogen sulphide levels and protect public health.
- The station, operated by the City, aims to provide transparent data to residents and follows WHO guidelines for air quality standards.
- Initial data shows no exceedances of the WHO guideline for hydrogen sulphide concentrations, reassuring residents about air quality.
- Efforts are being made to enhance public access to real-time air quality data through partnerships with national agencies and the development of an app.
The City of Milnerton has bolstered efforts to restore the Milnerton Lagoon and its surrounding environment by setting up a new ambient air quality monitoring station. This temporary station, currently at the Woodbridge Island complex, will be moved to its permanent location at the Milnerton Canoe Club parking area. Equipped to monitor hydrogen sulphide levels, the station aims to ensure public health and transparency. While hydrogen sulphide, a foul-smelling gas, has been detected in low concentrations, all levels have remained below the WHO guideline of 150 micrograms. The monitoring station, functioning as a mobile mini-laboratory, provides real-time data to residents and healthcare professionals. Efforts to share this data include collaborations with national agencies and the South African Weather Service to publish readings via the SAAQIS app and website, enhancing community engagement and transparency.
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Cities
Community Engagement
Public Health
Transparency
Air Quality Standards
Environmental Monitoring
Data Accessibility
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