A420110009LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET Air Monitoring Station, Reading, Pennsylvania

A420110009LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET is an air monitoring station located in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects air quality data across the country. The station monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters as part of the regulatory framework established under the Clean Air Act. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection manages a network of stations to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in Berks County provides representative data for the Reading urban area. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels and trends. Data from this station helps inform local air quality management decisions and contributes to regional and national assessments. The station's operational status ensures continuous reporting to the AQS database.

The station is situated in Reading, Pennsylvania, an urban area with industrial and transportation sources. Monitoring criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, providing data for health impact studies and regulatory actions.