Overview
Alcoa West is an air monitoring station in St. Lawrence County, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Alcoa West is an air monitoring station located at 327 Pontoon Bridge Rd in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It serves to measure criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to assess regional air quality. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As part of the New York State network, it contributes to compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Alcoa West plays a role in characterizing air quality in a rural area of northern New York, near the St. Lawrence River. Its data supports public health assessments and environmental management decisions. The station's location away from major urban centers provides valuable background concentration data for the region.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of St. Lawrence County, near the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack region. This location is influenced by regional transport of pollutants from industrial and urban sources, as well as local emissions from agriculture and transportation. Monitoring here helps assess background air quality and the effectiveness of regional emission reduction programs. The station's data contributes to understanding long-range transport of pollutants and their impact on sensitive ecosystems in the Adirondack Park.
Frequently asked questions
The Alcoa West air monitoring station is located at 327 Pontoon Bridge Rd in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
As part of the NYSDEC network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA requirements.
The station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which ensures standardized monitoring methods and data reporting to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring in this rural area provides baseline data on regional air quality, helps track long-range transport of pollutants, and supports public health and environmental protection efforts in the Adirondack region.
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