Understanding Air Quality Across Dallas
The Dallas Community Air Monitoring Program (DCAMP) is a citywide initiative led by the City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability (OEQS). Using a network of non-regulatory air quality sensors located throughout Dallas, DCAMP provides localized air quality information to help residents, City staff, researchers, and community partners better understand air quality conditions across the city.
The program expands access to air quality information, supports data-informed planning, and promotes public awareness by making monitoring data available through an interactive online dashboard.
Why Air Monitoring Matters
Air quality is influenced by many factors, including weather, traffic, industrial activity, construction, seasonal conditions, and natural events. Because these conditions can vary across the city, localized monitoring provides a more complete picture of air quality than a single monitoring location.
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DCAMP helps the City and the public better understand how air quality changes over time and across different areas of Dallas.
The Monitoring Network
DCAMP uses a network of low-cost non-regulatory air quality sensors installed at locations throughout Dallas to provide localized information about air quality conditions.
The network is designed to complement existing regulatory monitoring by increasing geographic coverage and providing additional information that can support public awareness and City planning.
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Monitor
Operates a network of non-regulatory air quality sensors throughout Dallas to collect localized air quality information.
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Inform
Provides publicly accessible air quality data through an interactive dashboard to increase awareness and understanding of local air quality conditions.
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Support Planning
Uses monitoring information to help inform City planning, sustainability initiatives, and future air quality efforts.
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Engage
Works with residents, schools, community organizations, and regional partners to promote air quality awareness and education.
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As the program continues to grow, the City will evaluate opportunities to expand monitoring coverage, improve data accessibility, and strengthen partnerships that advance air quality understanding.
The Data
DISCLAIMER:
When using data from D-CAMP, please note the following:
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The data presented on this website are not validated or verified.
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The data does not come from regulatory monitors and cannot be used to infer violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or other regulatory violations.
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Data on this website should be used with discretion.
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Technical information can be found in each data report.
About the Data
Air monitors operated by regulatory government agencies are used to measure air quality to see if pollution levels meet federal and state air quality standards. There are currently nine locations in Dallas County used to monitor a variety of pollutants. View regulatory data at the link above.
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The D-CAMP non-regulatory network measures air quality at additional locations throughout the city. D-CAMP monitors are different from government monitors and cannot be used to assess if air pollutant levels are within legal limits. However, with this data, community members can be informed about current air quality at a specific location and take actions to protect their health. Data can also be used for policy decisions, research, city planning, and to inform activities aimed at improving health and the environment for Dallas communities.
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Learn More
Interested in learning more about Dallas air quality?
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Explore the DCAMP Air Quality Dashboard
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Learn about ozone awareness and air quality resources at Air North Texas
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Follow Dallas Climate Action for program updates and educational opportunities
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Contact the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
Community involvement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. The City of Dallas is working to ensure that everyone has the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards; and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, work, and play. The D-CAMP program is one tool to use when meeting the City’s environmental justice goals. View a list of the City’s environmental justice goals outlined in the Racial Equity Plan.
City staff seeks community input on D-CAMP, especially on the placement of the sensors. While some elements used in determining the placement of sensors can be established using known data, guidance and community input is critical. Residents know their neighborhoods and by sharing their knowledge help make sure sensors are located where they need to be.
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