A420250105LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET Air Monitoring Station, Palmerton, Pennsylvania

A420250105LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET is an air monitoring station located at Franklin and Fourth Streets in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is operational and falls under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, contributing to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), this station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with the Clean Air Act. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representative sampling of local air quality, supporting regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The station plays a key role in monitoring air quality in Carbon County, an area with a mix of industrial history and residential communities. Data from this station helps inform local air quality management decisions and provides the public with information on environmental conditions. Its operation supports the broader goal of maintaining healthy air quality standards.

The station's location in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, places it in a region with a history of industrial activity, including zinc smelting, which has influenced local air quality concerns. Monitoring at this site helps track pollutants that may affect community health and the surrounding environment. The station's data contributes to understanding regional air quality trends and supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).