Air Monitoring Requirements: Why It’s Essential for Industries and How Falcon Lab Ensures TNPCB Compliance

Why Air Monitoring Matters

Air pollution control is one of the key aspects of sustainable industrial operations. Monitoring ambient and indoor air quality helps identify pollutants, assess their impact, and ensure compliance with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) norms. Whether it’s a manufacturing facility, construction site, hospital, or office complex, air monitoring is mandatory for environmental compliance and employee well-being.

TNPCB’s Air Monitoring Requirements

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), under the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) framework, mandates that all industries and infrastructure projects regularly monitor air emissions and ambient air quality.

Objectives of Air Monitoring under TNPCB:

Assess pollutants in ambient air such as PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, SO₂, NOx, CO, and O₃.
Evaluate emissions from industrial stacks and DG sets.
Maintain healthy indoor environments in workplaces and residential areas.
Enable corrective actions for effective pollution control.

Who Needs Air Monitoring?

As per TNPCB and CPCB guidelines, the following sectors are required to conduct periodic air monitoring:

Manufacturing industries: Foundries, cement plants, textile mills, chemical units, etc.
Construction and infrastructure projects.
Hospitals and educational institutions (for Indoor Air Quality studies).
Waste management and treatment facilities (STP, ETP, solid waste, biomedical waste).

Non-compliance can result in:

TNPCB show-cause notices or closure orders.
Suspension of Consent to Operate (CTO).
Fines and legal action under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.

Types of Air Monitoring

Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring
Stack Emission Monitoring
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Monitoring
Noise and Lux Level Monitoring

Ensuring TNPCB Compliance

Every industry must obtain Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from TNPCB. Regular monitoring reports, prepared by NABL-accredited laboratories, are essential to maintain these approvals. Falcon Lab provides complete testing and reporting in accordance with TNPCB and CPCB protocols, ensuring your facility remains compliant and audit-ready.

Falcon Lab – Your Partner for Environmental Compliance

At Falcon Industrial Testing Laboratory Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, we provide comprehensive air quality testing services to help industries meet TNPCB norms and ensure sustainable operations. Learn more about our air monitoring services here.

Our Air Testing Capabilities

✅ Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
✅ Stack Emission Testing
✅ Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
✅ Noise & Lux Level Studies
✅ STP, ETP, Waste Water, and Environmental Baseline Studies (EIA Support)

Why Choose Falcon Lab?

NABL Accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
TNPCB-recognized monitoring protocols.
Experienced environmental engineers and field experts.
Fast, accurate, and actionable reports.
On-site services across Tamil Nadu.

Partner with Falcon Lab for Clean Air & Compliance

Air monitoring is not just about meeting TNPCB norms — it’s about contributing to a cleaner and healthier Tamil Nadu.
Partner with Falcon Lab to ensure your operations remain compliant, responsible, and sustainable.