Overview
Bee Ridge Park is an operational air monitoring station in Ridge Wood Heights, Florida, operated by Sarasota County Environmental Services. It contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
Bee Ridge Park is an air monitoring station located at 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231, in the Ridge Wood Heights area of Sarasota County, Florida. Operated by Sarasota County Environmental Services, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2023, indicating ongoing data collection. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides representative measurements for the surrounding urban and suburban environment. Typical parameters at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed. Located in a mixed residential and commercial area near Sarasota, the station supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its data aids local environmental management and informs community exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The station's location in Sarasota County, Florida, places it in a region with a subtropical climate, where air quality can be influenced by seasonal factors such as high temperatures, humidity, and sea breezes. Local emissions sources include vehicular traffic, residential activities, and occasional industrial contributions. Monitoring at this site helps characterize urban air pollution patterns and supports regulatory compliance with US EPA standards, contributing to the national AQS network's goal of protecting public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Bee Ridge Park is located at 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34231, in the Ridge Wood Heights area of Sarasota County, Florida.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters are not publicly listed.
The station is operated by Sarasota County Environmental Services, which manages local air quality monitoring and reporting.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous data on ambient air quality, helping to assess compliance with NAAQS, track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories in the Sarasota region.
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