Overview
Belle Glade is an air monitoring station in Florida, operated by the Palm Beach County Health Department. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, tracking criteria pollutants to protect public health.
Belle Glade is an air monitoring station located at 38754 State Rd 80 in Belle Glade, Florida, United States. Operated by the Palm Beach County Health Department, it is part of the national network that supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). This station plays a role in monitoring ambient air quality in the region, providing data that helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station reports data to the AQS, with the most recent sample date recorded as December 31, 2023. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Florida track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The station's location in Belle Glade, a rural agricultural area in Palm Beach County, allows for representative monitoring of background air quality influenced by local farming and transportation. Environmental monitoring in Belle Glade is significant for understanding air quality impacts on the surrounding community and ecosystems. The data collected supports regulatory compliance and public health advisories. As part of the broader AQS network, this station contributes to national air quality trends and helps inform policy decisions aimed at reducing pollution and protecting vulnerable populations.
Environmental context
Belle Glade is situated in the Everglades agricultural area, where air quality can be influenced by agricultural burning, pesticide drift, and vehicle emissions. Monitoring in this region helps assess the effectiveness of regulations under the Clean Air Act. The station's data supports the EPA's AQS network, which tracks criteria pollutants and provides information for public health alerts and environmental management.
Frequently asked questions
The Belle Glade air monitoring station is located at 38754 State Rd 80, Belle Glade, Florida, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in Florida measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
The station is operated by the Palm Beach County Health Department, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Belle Glade is in an agricultural region where air quality can be affected by farming activities and local emissions. Monitoring helps protect public health and ensures compliance with federal air quality standards.
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