Augusta Met Air Monitoring Station, Augusta, Maine | United States Environmental Monitoring

Augusta Met is an air monitoring station located at Augusta State Airport in Augusta, Maine, United States. Operated under the oversight of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality Control, this station contributes to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it plays a role in assessing local air quality conditions in the Kennebec County region. The station operates within the framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at Augusta Met are not detailed, typical airport-adjacent stations monitor meteorological variables and pollutant concentrations to support regulatory compliance and public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location is significant due to its proximity to transportation infrastructure and urban activity. Data from Augusta Met helps inform local air quality management, support health risk assessments, and fulfill state and federal reporting requirements. The station's long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and policy development for air quality improvement in Maine.

Augusta Met is situated in a region with mixed urban and rural influences, where air quality monitoring focuses on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. The station's location at an airport provides representative data for transportation-related emissions. Maine's air monitoring network, coordinated with the EPA AQS, emphasizes compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports public health protection through continuous data collection and reporting.