Request Air Quality Data

Researchers, journalists, policymakers, and developers can request full datasets from Ghana's air quality monitoring network. You will receive a tracking number immediately. Typical turnaround is 3 to 5 business days.

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Who is applying?

Select the option that best describes you. This determines which supporting document is required.

Student

School or university

Academic Researcher

University or research body

Organisation

NGO, company or media

Government

Ministry or public body

Individual

Personal use

Contact Details

We need your contact information to deliver your data and follow up if needed.

Your data package will be sent to this address.

Optional. Useful if we need to reach you quickly.

Where you are currently based.

This helps us prioritise and contextualise your request.

This helps us prioritise requests and understand how our data is used.

Supporting Documentation

Select your applicant type above to see what document is required.

Location

Choose which stations, towns, districts, or regions you need data from. You can mix and match; for example, select a whole region plus one specific station.

No locations selected yet. Search above or choose "All of Ghana".

Date Range

Choose the period you need. Our measurements go back to 2018 for most stations. Maximum span is 5 years per request.

Pollutants & Parameters

Select the pollutants and environmental parameters you need. Leave all unchecked to receive every available parameter for your chosen stations.

Particulates

Gases

Meteorological

Operational

BAM-specific

Hover over a parameter to see its description. Leave all unchecked to receive every available parameter.

Format & Time Resolution

Choose how you want the data structured. Aggregated resolutions (hourly, daily, monthly) include average, minimum, and maximum values per period. Raw data includes every individual reading.

Raw can produce very large files. If you need data for more than a few months, daily or monthly averages are recommended.

CSV is compatible with Excel, R, Python, QGIS, and most analysis tools.

Equipment Filter (optional)

Leave both fields on "Any" unless your research specifically requires a particular type or brand. Different equipment types measure different pollutants and have different accuracy characteristics.

Purpose & Additional Notes

A clear purpose description helps our team prepare your data correctly and prioritise your request. Please be as specific as possible.

The more detail you provide, the faster your request will be processed.

Disclaimer and Indemnity Read before accepting

Data Use Disclaimer

The air quality data provided by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Ghana is made available for informational and research purposes only. The EPA does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the data supplied. Users are solely responsible for any decisions, actions, or conclusions drawn from this data.

Indemnity

By submitting this request, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the EPA, its officers, employees, and agents from any claim, loss, damage, liability, or expense arising from your use or misuse of the data, including but not limited to any inaccurate interpretation, publication, or redistribution of the data without appropriate attribution.

Attribution

Any publication, report, or product derived from this data must include the following attribution: "Data source: Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Ghana Air Quality Monitoring Network." Commercial use requires prior written approval from the EPA.