A420950017LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET Air Monitoring Station, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

A420950017LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET is an air monitoring station located at East Market & Wood Streets in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is operational and falls under the reporting agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. As part of the national air monitoring network, it plays a role in tracking ambient air quality in the Lehigh Valley region. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban stations in Pennsylvania monitor multiple pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location at a street intersection suggests a focus on near-road or urban background monitoring. Environmental monitoring in Bethlehem is important due to the area's industrial history and current urban emissions. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions. The station's long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and helps evaluate the effectiveness of air quality management strategies in the region.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is part of the Lehigh Valley, an area with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential sources of air pollution. The air monitoring station at East Market & Wood Streets likely captures urban background or near-road concentrations. Typical parameters include criteria pollutants like PM2.5 and ozone, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The station's siting is representative of urban exposure, and its data feeds into the EPA AQS network for compliance and research.