Monitor Your Indoor Air Quality with an Air Quality Monitor Kit

Curious about air quality? Air quality monitors can help you assess and improve the air you breathe at home.

Indoor air quality significantly impacts health, especially since Canadians spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Poor air quality can trigger asthma attacks, worsen allergies, and contribute to respiratory diseases.

Whether you want to learn what’s in the air you breathe or concerned about pollutants like dust, smoke, or chemicals, our easy-to-use kit can help you pinpoint potential pollutant sources and take action to improve the air in your space.

NOTE: these devices are not carbon monoxide detectors and are not life safety devices.

What Our Monitors Measure

• Particulate Matter (PM2.5 & PM10): Fine particles from cooking, dust, and smoke that can affect respiratory health.

• Formaldehyde (HCHO): A volatile organic compound (VOC) often found in furniture, paints, and cleaning products.

• Humidity & Temperature: Influence mold growth and comfort levels.

• Air Quality Index (AQI): A composite score indicating overall air quality.

Learn more: https://lunghealth.ca/indoor-aq/

Borrowing Basics

• 1 kit per patron

• Loan period: 21 days

• Renewals are not available

• Item must be returned to the Circulation Desk at any NVDPL location.

• Fees apply for lost or damaged Air Quality Monitors.

Each Kit Contains:

• 1 Air quality monitor

• 1 User manual

• 1 Quick-start instruction sheet

• 1 USB charging cable

Additional Resources:

• Air contaminants and health (Health Canada)

• Improve indoor air quality in your home (Health Canada)

• Guidance for Cleaner Air Spaces during Wildfire Smoke Events (Health Canada)

• Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution (HealthLinkBC)

• Why does indoor air quality matter? (BC Lung Foundation)