Overview
Bald Eagle Recreational Center is an operational air monitoring station in Washington, District of Columbia, operated by the Department of Energy & Environment. It provides ambient air quality data for the local community.
Bald Eagle Recreational Center is an air monitoring station located at 100 Joliet St, SW, Washington DC 20032, in the District of Columbia, United States. The station is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Energy & Environment, District of Columbia. It contributes to the national air quality monitoring network, supporting compliance with the US EPA's Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in Washington, DC, track pollutants relevant to public health and regulatory compliance. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in a recreational area, this station serves the community by providing localized air quality information. Its data supports environmental health assessments and informs policy decisions in the nation's capital. The station's role is significant for understanding urban air pollution dynamics and ensuring adherence to federal air quality standards.
Environmental context
The station's location in Washington, DC, places it in an urban environment with mixed sources of air pollution, including traffic, commercial activities, and residential emissions. Monitoring at this site helps assess exposure levels for nearby populations and supports the District's efforts to maintain compliance with the Clean Air Act. The data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, enabling trend analysis and regulatory reporting.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 100 Joliet St, SW, Washington, DC 20032, in the District of Columbia, United States.
As part of the EPA's AQS network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, though specific parameters are not publicly listed.
The station is operated by the Department of Energy & Environment, District of Columbia.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The data helps assess local air quality, supports public health advisories, and informs regulatory compliance and policy decisions to reduce air pollution.
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