CPCB Real-time AQI Monitoring
Building Real-time Air Quality Dashboards via CPCB Data Pipelines
Overview
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) operates over 500 air quality monitoring stations across India, providing real-time data on PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, and O3 levels. Our scraping service extracts this data continuously, enabling businesses to build real-time air quality dashboards and integrate live AQI information into their applications.
Business Use Case
Real estate and health-tech apps integrate this data to show live AQI (Air Quality Index) for specific pin codes. This helps users make informed decisions about property purchases, outdoor activities, and health precautions based on current air quality conditions.
Data Points We Extract
PM2.5 & PM10
Particulate matter concentrations in µg/m³
NO2, SO2, CO, O3
Gaseous pollutant levels and concentrations
AQI Value
Overall Air Quality Index and category (Good to Severe)
Station Location
GPS coordinates, city, and monitoring station details
Timestamp
Real-time data with hourly and daily updates
Temperature & Humidity
Weather parameters affecting air quality
Wind Speed & Direction
Meteorological data for pollution dispersion analysis
Historical Trends
24-hour, 7-day, and 30-day historical data
Target Keywords
Technical Capabilities
- Real-time data extraction from 500+ monitoring stations
- WebSocket integration for live updates
- Pin code and city-level aggregation
- Historical data archiving and trend analysis
- API endpoints for seamless integration