A monitoring system is provided. The monitoring system includes a non-conductive tube, a conductive tape, a metallic plate, and an electrostatic field meter. The non-conductive tube includes an outer surface. The conductive tape is wrapped around the outer surface of the non-conductive tube. The metallic plate contacts and extends away from the conductive tape. The electrostatic field meter is disposed a predetermined distance away from the metallic plate, and a static charge of the metallic plate is detectable by the electrostatic field meter. A method of monitoring static charge is also provided.