Air Quality Monitoring
C5 is dedicated to monitoring air quality in our community. We maintain a PurpleAir sensor that provides real-time air quality data to help residents make informed decisions about outdoor activities and environmental health. Our mission is to increase awareness and transparency regarding air quality in Charles City County.
Contact C5 through email or our Facebook page if you live in Charles City County and are interested in hosting a PurpleAir sensor.
10-Minute Air Quality Average
Below is the current 10-minute average air quality reading from our sensor at the C5 Farm in Charles City County. This rolling average helps smooth out momentary fluctuations and provides a more stable representation of air quality conditions.
Real-Time Air Quality Map
View our PurpleAir sensor location and air quality data on the interactive map below. The map displays real-time air quality measurements using EPA AQI standards.
Click on the sensor (circle with a number in it) to view a trend chart showing the air quality in Charles City County from the past few days. This works best on a desktop computer.
What is AQI?
The Air Quality Index measures how clean or polluted the air is on a scale of 0-500.
Real-Time Data
Our sensor provides continuous measurements of PM2.5 particles and air quality conditions.
Community Science
PurpleAir sensors enable community members to monitor air quality in their neighborhoods.