2.3 KM W OF COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY Air Monitoring Station, Pinellas Park, Florida

The 2.3 KM W OF COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY is an air monitoring station located at 11401 47th St N in Pinellas Park, Florida, within Pinellas County. This operational facility is part of the United States' extensive ambient air quality monitoring network, overseen by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management. It serves to track criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. As a station within the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), this facility contributes to a nationwide network that measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The data collected supports regulatory decisions and public health advisories. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Florida monitor ozone and PM2.5, with some including meteorological sensors. The station's location near a resource recovery facility and within the Tampa Bay metropolitan area provides representative data for urban and industrial influences. Its continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and helps inform local air quality management strategies. The data is publicly accessible via EPA databases, aiding researchers and policymakers.

The station is situated in Pinellas County, a densely populated area on Florida's Gulf Coast with significant urban and industrial activity. The proximity to a resource recovery facility (waste-to-energy or landfill) may influence local air quality, making monitoring essential for detecting emissions from combustion or decomposition. Typical pollutants of concern in such settings include particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen oxides. The station's data contributes to understanding the environmental impact of waste management operations and supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).