Bringing high quality air monitoring & research to the Colorado Front Range

At Boulder Air, we bring high-quality, continuous air monitoring to communities and research initiatives. Using advanced stationary sites and specialized monitoring towers, we conduct direct air sampling that delivers highly accurate, minute-by-minute data resolution.

Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize automated Gas Chromatography (GC) to measure Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), alongside precision instrumentation to track radioactivity, meteorology, ozone, NOx species, sulfur species, greenhouse gases (methane, carbon dioxide), carbon monoxide, and particulate matter (PM10/PM2.5) depending on needs.

Because the science of air quality is always advancing, we are continually expanding analytical offerings to meet new environmental challenges. We have proudly partnered with numerous municipalities and primary researchers to implement these robust, continuous monitoring programs, delivering the transparent and reliable data needed to inform and protect public health and direct policy.

Reach out today to discuss building a monitoring program tailored to your goals.

Boulder Air frequently partners with academic institutions, municipalities, and nonprofits to drive primary research and advanced air quality monitoring. Our past collaborations include work with Texas A&M, the University of Toronto, the University of Alaska, Boulder County, the City and County of Broomfield, the City of Longmont, the Town of Erie, and Earthjustice, covering diverse critical topics such as oil and gas emission, airborne radioactivity, and the impact of vegetation on ozone pollution.

We are always looking to expand our research network; if you are seeking an experienced partner for an upcoming grant or project, please reach out to discuss how we can support your goals.

Boulder Air's pod-based sampling platform bridges the gap between expensive fixed monitoring stations and simple canister grab sampling. Compact, self-powered pods can be rapidly deployed across a neighborhood, fence line, or facility perimeter to create a dense spatial picture of pollutant concentrations.

Why choose pod sampling?

Spatial Coverage: Deploy multiple pods simultaneously to map pollutant gradients across a wide area — something a single station simply cannot do.

Flexible Duration: Pods can run for days to months, capturing both short-term events and longer-term trends with time-stamped, continuous data.

Rapid Deployment: Lightweight and low-power, pods can be installed on fences, utility poles, or rooftops with minimal permitting — getting science in the field fast.

Not every project requires a permanent monitoring station. For clients seeking a flexible, cost-effective alternative, Boulder Air offers targeted sampling using Summa canisters. These are specially treated, vacuum-sealed stainless steel vessels for the collection of air samples without the need for power or heavy equipment.

Why choose canister sampling?

Cost-Effective: A fraction of the cost of a stationary site, perfect for grant-funded projects or preliminary studies.

Mobile & Discrete: Canisters can be deployed anywhere—from a backyard to a remote oil and gas site—allowing to capture data exactly where you need it.

Versatile: Canisters can be configured for "grab sampling" (an instant snapshot of the air during an odor event) or "integrated samples" (slowly sipping air over a few hours to five days to get a concentration average).