Bettair® Optimizes NYC DEP Environmental Operations with IoT Sensors for Air Quality Monitoring

In collaboration with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the company took part in the Environmental Tech Lab 2024, an initiative led by the Partnership Fund for New York City to integrate innovative technologies into real public infrastructure.

During the pilot, eight solar-powered IoT sensors for air quality monitoring were installed at key locations in Queens and the Bronx. These devices collected accurate, real-time, geo-referenced data on:

- Gaseous pollutants: NO₂, NO, CO, O₃
- Particulate matter: PM₁, PM₂.₅, PM₁₀
- Meteorological conditions: temperature, humidity, pressure
- Ambient noise levels

All data was managed through a cloud-based air quality monitoring platform, allowing DEP teams to visualize, analyze, and act on environmental data through automated alerts and reports.

“By automating and streamlining these various aspects of air quality monitoring, BettAir technology significantly reduces the daily workload while improving the quality and accessibility of environmental data management.” (Executive Director of NYC Bureau of Environmental Compliance).

"The devices collected hyperlocal air and noise quality data including noise, pressure, humidity, and hazardous gases (ex. nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, etc.). The project demonstrated easy installation, continuous monitoring with complete data availability, proactive alerting, and seamless report generation, enabling DEP to access accurate environmental insights with minimal technical overhead. By leveraging BettAir’s remote data and advanced dashboards, DEP found they could reduce routine inspections and deploy on-site inspectors only when necessary. This not only saves staff time, but also reduces DEP’s carbon emissions with every trip saved." (NYC Environmental TechLab article).