A420110001LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET - Air Monitoring Station in Kutztown, Pennsylvania

A420110001LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET is an air monitoring station located at Kutztown University's Grim Science Building in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It provides continuous ambient air quality monitoring to support regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring regulations, which require criteria pollutant measurements such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. Typical stations in this network measure a range of pollutants and meteorological data. The station's location at a university campus ensures representative sampling for the surrounding area. This monitoring station contributes to Pennsylvania's air quality management by providing data used for regulatory compliance, health advisories, and trend analysis. Its data supports the state's efforts to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality planning. The station plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in Berks County.

The station is situated in a mixed urban and agricultural region of southeastern Pennsylvania, where air quality is influenced by local emissions from transportation, industry, and agriculture, as well as regional transport from the Northeast Corridor. Monitoring at this location helps assess compliance with EPA standards and supports health-based air quality indices. The station's siting at Kutztown University provides representative data for the community and contributes to the broader AQS network.