About the EPA dashboard
This project is a work-related project. It is the result of a National Science Foundation funded research. The client requested the air quality data downloaded from the Environmental Protection Agency to be cleaned, analyze and scaled for industry use
- Location : Pitt County
- Client : ECU WRC
- Lead Data ScientistMajoie Ngandi
- Project Type : Data Science
- Duration : 2 years
- Completion : Ongoing
My Strategy
In the air quality data analysis project, we implemented strategic methods to analyze pollution levels and VOC patterns in Pitt County. The primary strategies include:
- Comprehensive Data Collection: Utilizing multiple data sources, we gathered a wide range of air quality indicators, including real-time VOC levels, particulate matter (PM), and other pollutants.
- User-Friendly Dashboard Development: To enhance accessibility, we developed a dashboard that allows users to view pollution data and understand the health impacts of specific compounds through an interactive information button.
- Threshold Alert Mechanism: An improved alert system replaced the previous star highlight, making it intuitive for users to see when pollutant levels exceed safe thresholds.
“The environment and the economy are really both two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain ourselves.”
Wangari -
Maathai
Our approach
Our approach to the air quality data analysis project combines technology, data science, and user-centered design:
- Data Integration and Validation: We rigorously validated data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and relevance. Partnering with credible sources like the EPA further strengthened the quality of our data.
- User Experience Focus: We prioritized a user-friendly design in our dashboard, ensuring complex data could be easily interpreted by all users, from community members to policymakers.
- Community-Centric Goals: The project was developed with the community in mind, emphasizing the health and safety impacts of air quality and empowering users to make informed lifestyle choices.
Received goals
- Data-Driven Insights: Providing reliable insights into air quality by predicting VOC levels, helping residents and policymakers understand pollution sources.
- Community Health and Safety: Enhancing public awareness about air quality conditions and how these can impact respiratory and cardiovascular health.
- Actionable Reporting: Creating reports that highlight pollution patterns, allowing for targeted actions and long-term planning.
- Enhanced User Experience: Ensuring that users can easily access and interpret complex air quality data through the dashboard's streamlined design and functions.
Results
- Informed Decision-Making: By making air quality data accessible, local authorities now have the information needed to make proactive decisions regarding pollution control.
- Improved Data Accessibility: The dashboard provided a more transparent view of air quality conditions, increasing community engagement and awareness.
- Health Impact Analysis: The project helped residents understand the health implications of various pollutants, potentially reducing exposure risks in high-pollution areas.
- View the Dashboard here