Overview
Athens Air Monitoring Station in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, is an operational air quality monitoring facility operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, providing data for regulatory compliance and public health.
Athens is an air monitoring station located at 2350 Barnett Shoals Road in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. The station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station collects air quality data on criteria pollutants and other parameters, with the most recent sample date recorded as September 30, 2025. As part of the Georgia monitoring network, it follows EPA-approved methods for siting and instrumentation to ensure data representativeness and accuracy. The facility is operational and plays a role in assessing regional air quality trends. Located in a mixed urban and suburban area, the Athens station helps monitor emissions from transportation, local industry, and residential sources. Its data supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions. The station's long-term operation contributes to the state's air quality management and informs community exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The Athens station monitors air quality in a region influenced by urban development, traffic, and seasonal weather patterns typical of the Southeastern United States. Parameter coverage includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are relevant for health and regulatory standards. Siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representative sampling of local air quality conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The Athens Air Monitoring Station is located at 2350 Barnett Shoals Road in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, United States.
The station is operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which is part of the state's environmental regulatory agency.
The station monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
Data from the Athens station is submitted to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The Georgia Air Protection Branch operates a network of monitoring stations across the state to track air quality, support regulatory actions, and inform the public.
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