What’s in the air? New sensors to monitor pollution in West Savannah

What: Westside Savannah air quality sensor discussion and installation
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2924 Julia Law St.
Neighborhood: Ogeecheeton
Installation: After the presentation, near Julia Law and Dempsey streets

by Shakuria Smith

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - New air quality sensors are coming to portions of greater West Savannah as the city partners with researchers and community organizations to monitor conditions near industrial facilities and truck routes.

The City of Savannah will join researchers from Georgia Tech and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with The Harambee House, Inc., for a public discussion and sensor installation Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The presentation begins at 4:30 p.m. at Mount Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2924 Julia Law St., in the Ogeecheeton neighborhood.

City Council representatives, including District 1 Alderwoman Bernetta Lanier, will participate in the discussion about the need for neighborhood-level air quality monitoring. According to the city, Lanier has championed environmental causes throughout westside Savannah.

Following the presentation, a specialized sensor will be installed near the intersection of Julia Law and Dempsey streets. The technology provides hyperlocal monitoring, allowing air quality to be measured in specific areas.

The city says the effort focuses on portions of greater West Savannah facing environmental challenges. Community leaders, media representatives and others are invited to attend the presentation and watch the installation.