Host a PurpleAir sensor

You can sign up to host an air sensor.

What to know

Anyone can sign up to host an air sensor. 

No guarantees

Signing up does not guarantee that you'll receive an air sensor.

How it works

We'll let you know in about a week where you are on the list.

We give priority to people who live in:

  • Environmental justice areas
  • Areas where there is not another air sensor nearby

We distribute air sensors until we run out. More air sensors become available if:

  • A host leaves the program
  • We get funding to buy more 

You will remain on the list until you:

  • Receive an air sensor, or
  • Request to be removed from the list

Read the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) definition of environmental justice communities

See the PurpleAir map

Request accessible format

If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.

Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

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