A420791100LAT/LON POINT Air Monitoring Station, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania | USA Environmental Monitoring

A420791100LAT/LON POINT IS AT CORNER OF TRAILER is an air monitoring station located at 255 Lower Broadway in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It serves Luzerne County and the surrounding region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to ensure representative sampling of local air quality, often near population centers or industrial sources. This air monitoring station contributes to the nationwide effort to track air pollution trends and ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Data collected supports public health advisories and environmental policy decisions. The station's location in Nanticoke, a city with historical industrial activity, provides valuable data on air quality in a mixed urban-industrial setting.

The station is situated in Luzerne County, part of the Wyoming Valley region of Pennsylvania. This area has a history of coal mining and heavy industry, which can influence local air quality. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps assess the impact of current industrial and transportation sources. The station's siting near a commercial area provides representative data for population exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone and particulate matter, essential for understanding regional air quality trends and supporting regulatory compliance.