Overview
Albany - Municipal Airport (AMA) is an air monitoring station in Albany, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Albany - Municipal Airport (AMA) is an air monitoring station located at 525 Aviation Way SE in Albany, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air quality data across the country. The station is situated in Linn County, Oregon, a region with a mix of urban, agricultural, and industrial activities. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, in accordance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date was July 17, 2024, indicating ongoing operation and data collection. The data from Albany - Municipal Airport (AMA) supports local and regional air quality management, helping to assess compliance with federal standards and inform public health advisories. The station's location near an airport and within a populated area provides representative monitoring for the surrounding community, contributing to the broader environmental monitoring infrastructure in Oregon.
Environmental context
Albany, Oregon, is situated in the Willamette Valley, an area with a mix of urban development, agriculture, and industry. Air quality in the region can be influenced by vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and seasonal wildfires. The Albany - Municipal Airport (AMA) monitoring station provides critical data on criteria pollutants, helping to track compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location near an airport also allows for monitoring of aviation-related emissions, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of local air quality dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 525 Aviation Way SE, Albany, Oregon, United States, near the Albany Municipal Airport.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which is responsible for air quality monitoring in the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous air quality data that helps assess compliance with federal standards, supports public health advisories, and informs local air quality management decisions.
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