VP Global Strategic Partnerships Aeroqual, Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract Description: Air monitoring is crucial for the success of brownfield redevelopment. As compliance continues to increase and new contaminants of concern are identified, communities demand more information. How do we address these issues while limiting project risk, cost, and complexity?
We explore the challenges of implementing community air monitoring at a brownfield site contaminated with mercury, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), petroleum-related volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and heavy metals, which could pose risks to nearby sensitive receptors. Through a case study, we present a solution for real-time monitoring of mercury vapor, VOCs, particulate matter (PM10), and wind at the site perimeter and in the community. We demonstrate how sensor technology and cloud automation advances can save project time and costs while meeting compliance requirements and addressing community concerns.
Learning Objectives • Understand the risks and regulations applicable to air monitoring on brownfield redevelopment and their impact on project cost and complexity. • Learn how next-generation air monitoring solutions can provide actionable data that meet stakeholder's objectives and address community concerns. • Describe the value of actionable air quality data insights to various stakeholders and how data can be used to mitigate risks to workers, sensitive receptors, and enhance resiliency for site operators, communities, and regulators.
