There are many press articles about the Air Pollution problems, especially in Jakarta, like for instance the Jakarta Globe article about "Jakarta’s Air Quality Takes a Toxic Turn for The Worse" and the Jakarta Post article about "Air pollution in city reaches alarming level" as well as this open from the JP reader forum). Some more clues can be found from this very interesting publication from Mosaic about "Where there’s smoke".
So, like most of the countries in Asia, there is no reason why there should not be real-time Air Quality monitoring in Indonesia, at least for the capital Jakarta.
But, unfortunately, there is not much information about real-time Air Quality data from the Ministry of Environment. Their website, menlh.go.id, is even displaying an "Error establishing a database connection" today. The Jakarta Environmental Board (Badan Pengelola Lingkungan Hidup Daerah Propinsi DKI Jakarta) is not providing much more information either. The Jakarta Smartcity is probably the place where one would expect the find the information, but that's not the case either. And last, there does not seems to be much activity from NGOs or Health funds about it (cf CAI Indonesia)
The best solution for providing real-time Air Quality information in Indonesia, and Jarkarta, would be that the Ministry of Environment to start providing the official readings. But since this can take sometimes, the aqicn.org team is now starting the "Indonesian Air Quality monitoring project".
Visible Air Pollution on Jakarta Skyline (attribution). (Check this article for an explanation about visual air quality)
The aqicn.org R&D team is now developing a new affordable Particle Matter (PM2.5) outdoor Air Quality monitoring station, and we want to install a few of them in Phnom Penh (to start with). The station is simple to use, and requires almost no maintenance. It only requires a WIFI connection to operate (the power supply is provided by battery and solar panel).
So if you are living Jakarta, and you would like to help us, we are looking for people who can help us to host the stations. If this is you, the please fill in the form below with your contact information. Alternatively, if you are only interested in getting the real-time data, or you would like to get more information about the project, you can also subscribe to our mailing list to get the updates about the project, using the same form below.
Air Quality Forecast
Air quality historical data
Jakarta GBK
Kali Semeru Palangkaraya Outside [PA01]
Lab HI 07
Bandung Cihapit
Regatta The Icon
Surabaya Tandes
M702 AQMS
Padang Padang Pasir
PA-20 Rabbani School
Bengkulu Singaran Pati
Tegallega 2
Kali Purpleair 13 - Installed BNF outside veranda (test)
Titik 5
Ternate Marikurubu
Bekasi Kayuringin
Bunderan HI
Jakarta
Kabupaten Cilacap Sidakaya
PA-08 ID-1006-C1
Makassar Ujung Pandang
BNF_Office_Outdoor [PA13]
PA-12 Tim 2 Sore
PA-11 ID-1026-C1
Cempaka Office
Jakarta-Selatan-CasaGrande
Depok Pancoran Mas
Kali Tj Taruna VH Outdoors [PA04]
Kelurahan Galur
Kopernik4
Kabupaten Mojokerto Mojosari
Dept. Astronomy, ITB
Manado Wanea
Bulusan
Jagakarsa
Denpasar Lumintang
Cempaka Office
Perawang
Cibeureum
BBSPJPPI
Lab HI 03
Serang Sumurpecung
BALIKPAPAN PLAZA
Kabupaten Semarang Candirejo
Ambarawa
LTC Glodok
CCROM
DLH MEDAN 01
Pontianak Tenggara
DLH MEDAN 02
Sumur Batu
Lubang Buaya
LTC Glodok
Pangkalpinang Bukit Intan
Kali Kereng Village Office Outdoors [PA03]
Pasadena
Kali Jabiren Village Office [PA10]
PA-19 SD Sukagalih
PA-13 ID-1004-C1
PA-15 ID-1005-C1
Jalan BDN II
Trans Luxury
Samarinda Taman Segiri
DKI Bundaran HI
Banjarmasin Kayu Tangi
Kibin
M702 AQMS
EverGreen Observatory
Kebun Jeruk
DKI Kelapa Gading
Cikokol
Semarang Mijen
Palembang Bukit Kecil
BNF_House_Indoor
Angkasa-Kemayoran
Jayapura Abepura
Gorontalo Taman Kota
Kendari Mandonga
Cilangkap
Ambon Gong Perdamaian
Cempaka Office B
Bantar Gebang
Jalan Tawakal VIII
Ungaran
Kuta by Lumi Clinic
Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur
Kali Sebangau Forest [PA07]
Trans Luxury
Mamuju Ahmad Kirang
Grogol
Palu Panca Bhakti
BRIN Bandung 2
Kali PurpleAir 02 - Installed BNF outside veranda (test)
BNF_House_Outdoor
Manokwari Gn. Sowi
Lab HI 02
Kali Kereng Health Centre Outdoors [PA08]
Kopernik6
Palangkaraya Jekan Raya
Kabupaten Bandung Barat Saguling
Tanjung Pinang Taman Pamedan
KokamUHI Pontianak
Tembalang
Samarinda
Kopernik3
CCROMV5
Bandar Lampung Talang
Kabupaten Bulungan Tj. Selor Hilir
Mercure
Mataram Sekarbela
Jalan Kebon Sirih Barat I
Balikpapan Sepinggan
DKI Lubang Buaya
RDTX Place
Mranggen
Yogyakarta Gondokusuman
PA-14 ID-1006-C1
Lab HI 06
Kopernik1 - Kendate 2
Kelapa Gading
Pekanbaru Tenayan Raya
Kabupaten Serang Lamaran
Tangerang Selatan Serpong
Banda Aceh Syiah Kuala
Klungkung by Lumi Clinic
Kupang Eltari
Babadan
DKI Kebon Jeruk
Kota Bogor Tanah Sereal
Kali Tj Taruna River House #2 Outdoor [PA05]
Cipinang
BALIKPAPAN BARU
Ancol
Medan Gajah Mada
DKI Jagakarsa
Jambi Paal Lima
Kabupaten Sidoarjo Buduran
Marunda
Kabupaten Bogor Tegar Beriman
Jimbaran by Lumi Clinic
...
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The GAIA air quality monitor uses laser particle sensors to measure in real-time PM2.5 and PM10 particle pollution, which is one of the most harmful air pollutants.
It is very easy to set up: It only requires a WIFI access point and a USB compatible power supply. Once connected, your real time air pollution levels are instantaneously available in on our maps.
The station comes together with 10-meter water-proof power cables, a power supply, mounting equipment and an optional solar panel.
Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk
None
51 -100
Moderate
Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
101-150
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected.
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
151-200
Unhealthy
Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion
201-300
Very Unhealthy
Health warnings of emergency conditions. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid all outdoor exertion; everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion.
300+
Hazardous
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects
For very useful health advices of Beijing Doctor Richard Saint Cyr MD, check www.myhealthbeijing.com blog.
Usage Notice: All the Air Quality data are unvalidated at the time of publication, and due to quality assurance these data may be amended, without notice, at any time. The World Air Quality Index project has exercised all reasonable skill and care in compiling the contents of this information and under no circumstances will the World Air Quality Index project team or its agents be liable in contract, tort or otherwise for any loss, injury or damage arising directly or indirectly from the supply of this data.