Air quality sensor coverage gaps
Summary
A member mapped local air quality sensors and found the city itself has none — AQMD and PurpleAir sensors barely reach the Peninsula. Residents can buy a PurpleAir sensor for around $130–$300 to add coverage, which matters for wildfire smoke awareness.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
A resident-owned sensor costs roughly $130–$300; the city has none budgeted at this point.
Residents, especially those with health vulnerabilities, who want real-time local smoke data during fires.
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