Apollo Beach Air Monitoring Station | Hillsborough County, Florida

Apollo Beach is an air monitoring station located at 6506 Dolphin Cove Dr, Apollo Beach, Florida, within Hillsborough County. The station is operational and reports to the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. As part of a statewide monitoring network, it supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants. The station's technical scope includes routine sampling of ambient air pollutants, with the most recent sample collected on September 9, 2024. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a coastal residential area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Environmental monitoring in Apollo Beach is significant due to its proximity to Tampa Bay and industrial sources in the region. The data collected helps track air quality trends, support public health advisories, and inform local air quality management decisions. The station's ongoing operation ensures continuity of long-term air quality records for Hillsborough County.

Apollo Beach is situated in a coastal area of Florida with a mix of residential, industrial, and port activities. Air monitoring in this region focuses on criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, which are influenced by local traffic, power generation, and maritime emissions. The station's siting is representative of suburban exposure, and its data contributes to regional air quality assessments under the EPA AQS framework. Reporting continuity is maintained through the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, ensuring reliable long-term trends.