Overview
Ancora State Hospital is an operational air monitoring station in Winslow Township, New Jersey, operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Ancora State Hospital is an air monitoring station located at 301 Spring Garden Road in Winslow Township, Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality surveillance network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection and provides continuous data for regulatory assessments. The station operates under the framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which standardizes monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in New Jersey's network include continuous analyzers for gaseous pollutants and filter-based samplers for particulate matter. The station's location in a suburban area near the Pine Barrens provides representative data for regional air quality. Ancora State Hospital's monitoring contributes to public health protection by tracking pollutant levels in a region influenced by both urban emissions from the Philadelphia metropolitan area and local sources. The data supports air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance, and epidemiological studies. Its long-term operation ensures continuity in the state's air quality record, aiding trend analysis and policy evaluation.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Winslow Township, a suburban area in southern New Jersey with a mix of residential, agricultural, and forested land. The region is downwind of the Philadelphia urban corridor, which influences ozone and fine particulate matter levels. The nearby Pine Barrens ecosystem, a unique forested area, is sensitive to nitrogen deposition and ozone exposure. Monitoring at this site helps assess the impact of transported pollution on rural and suburban environments, supporting the state's efforts to meet EPA standards and protect sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Ancora State Hospital air monitoring station is located at 301 Spring Garden Road in Winslow Township, Camden County, New Jersey, United States.
As part of the New Jersey air monitoring network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, following EPA standards.
The station is operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP).
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring criteria pollutants and reporting data.
Air monitoring in New Jersey helps track pollution from urban and industrial sources, protect public health, and ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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