Environmental Gas Monitoring & Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Environmental monitoring requires accurate, reliable monitoring solutions to assess site conditions, support compliance, and deliver defensible data.

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Environmental Monitoring Challenges Include:

 
Low-level gases and VOCs

Detecting low-level gases and VOCs

Multiple locations and timeframes

Monitoring across multiple locations and timeframes

Regulatory and reporting standards

Ensuring data meets regulatory and reporting standards

Equipment calibration and reliability

Managing equipment calibration and reliability

Contaminated or high-risk sites

Managing air quality, dust and respiratory hazards

What is the Environmental Monitoring Process?

 

The environmental monitoring process involves collecting and analysing data to assess potential risks to human health and the environment.

Environmental monitoring equipment

Site assessment and risk identification

Selection of monitoring methods and equipment

Field monitoring (gas, VOCs, emissions, particulate, dust, air quality) 

Data collection and analysis

Reporting and compliance validation

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Accurate measurement is essential at every stage to ensure reliable outcomes.

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50+ Years of Experience

Supporting industry with trusted monitoring solutions since 1976.

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Industry Experience

Deep understanding of your challenges and environments.

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Tailored Solutions

Equipment and services designed to meet your specific needs.

Shawcity Solutions for Environmental Monitoring

 
 

VOC Monitoring

  • Detection of volatile organic compounds
  • High sensitivity for low-level contamination
  • Ideal for environmental surveys and site investigations
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Air Quality & Dust Monitoring

  • Measurement of particulate matter, including PM2.5 and PM10
  • Real-time and gravimetric environmental monitoring
  • Suitable for urban and construction-adjacent sites
  • Fit testing and RPE for site workers
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Portable Gas Detection

  • Single or multi-gas detection for fieldwork
  • Lightweight wearable solutions
  • Portable units easy to deploy
  • Ideal for site visits and inspections
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Boundary & Perimeter Monitoring

  • Baseline data before projects start
  • Upwind and downwind positioning
  • Support for emissions monitoring
  • Airborne dust and particle monitoring
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Key Environmental Applications

Shawcity solutions are used across a range of environmental monitoring and consultancy applications:

 
Contaminated land assessment

Boundary & perimeter monitoring

Ground gas risk monitoring

Ground gas risk monitoring

VOC surveys and emissions monitoring

VOC surveys and emissions monitoring

Air quality monitoring and detection

Air quality monitoring and detection

Landfill and brownfield site assessments

Landfill and brownfield site assessments

Compliance & Safety Considerations

Monitoring ensures worker safety, legal compliance and data-led decision-making — reducing operational risk across every stage of your project.

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Special Offers

Current Sale and Product Spotlight

 
Current Sale

10% discount on all hire, service* and calibration

Save 10% on all purchase orders received for the above services before Wednesday 1st July.

Flexible hire options
Fully calibrated equipment
Manufacturer-approved servicing
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*The 10% discount only applies to services carried out in-house at Shawcity. Excludes Fixed system services.

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FAQs

What is environmental gas monitoring?

Environmental gas monitoring involves measuring gases in soil, air, or confined environments to assess environmental and health risks.

What equipment is used for environmental monitoring?

Common equipment includes:

  • Gas detectors (wearable, portable and fixed)

  • VOC monitors (PID sensors)

  • Dust and air quality monitors

What are VOC monitoring methods?

VOC monitoring methods include:

  • PID (photoionisation detection)

  • FID (flame ionisation detectors)

  • Colorimetric tubes for passive sample gathering and analysis

  • Laboratory analysis with gas chromatography for precise measurements.

PID monitoring is commonly used for real-time field measurements.

What is contaminated land assessment?

Contaminated land assessment involves identifying and evaluating pollutants in soil, groundwater, or air to determine the existing environmental risk posed by previously developed land.

Why is air quality monitoring important in environmental consulting?

Air quality monitoring helps:

  • Assess exposure risks

  • Support planning and compliance

  • Provide accurate environmental data

  • Avoid shutdowns due to breached air quality or emissions limits 
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