The EPA still needs more Citizen Scientists to help measure air quality in Limerick City!

The EPA is still looking for 100 people and businesses in the Limerick Metropolitan District Area to help measure levels of the air pollutant nitrogen dioxide (NO2), in their local area.

The project will help better understand air quality in Limerick city, and what needs to be done to improve it and the deadline for signing up is Sunday 15th September.

Speaking about the initiative, EPA Director General Laura Burke said:

“The EPA is delighted to be bringing this exciting project to Limerick city to measure levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - a major traffic pollutant which is known to be harmful to our health, and the environment. 

“By taking part in this Clean Air Together project, you will measure NO2 in your area and - together with all of the other data collected - your measurement will give us a detailed snapshot of air pollution from traffic in the city.

“Taking part in the project is free and open to everyone who is a resident in the Limerick Metropolitan District Area. You can visit the Clean Air Together website to find out more information and register to participate”.

Pictured here some of the attendees at the Clean Air Together (Limerick City) launch today: Leo McKittrick (EPA), Cathal Brodie (Limerick City and County Council), Aisling O Connor (EPA), Kieran O Hanlon (Cathaoirleach Limerick Metropolitan District Area); Helen Kenneally (Limerick City and County Council) and Andy Fanning (EPA) Picture by: Kieran Ryan-Benson

At the recent launch the Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, commented:

“Walk to a mountain top or into the middle of a wood and you realise what a pleasure clean air is!

“We must do better for our cities too. More attention to understand what activities put pollutants in our air is a key starting point.

“This project will give us a stocktake of where Limerick is. This will allow us to measure the value of interventions as we try to improve the air and life quality for residents and users of our city. We need people to get involved. I have already volunteered.

“Please get involved too to help make Limerick a better place.”

Taking part in the project could not be simpler – you don’t need to be an expert, and the project is open to everyone.

Once registered and selected, you will be sent a test kit with a measurement tube and easy instructions on how to get started.

Install the tube on Wednesday October 2,2024, and leave it in place for four weeks, during which time you won’t even know it’s there. After four weeks of measuring NO2 levels, post the tube back to the EPA, free of charge. The tube will be analysed, with results available early 2025.

The Clean Air Together project is a great opportunity for the people of Limerick City to become Citizen Scientists and know the Nitrogen Dioxide levels in their area. The data from this project will provide the EPA with important information and air quality data.

Sign up now on the Clean Air Together website - www.cleanairtogether.ie.

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