Overview
Bellevue State Park Field in SE Portion of Park is an air monitoring station in Delaware, United States, operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's m
Bellevue State Park Field in SE Portion of Park is an air monitoring station located within Bellevue State Park in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The station is operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it contributes to the assessment of air pollution levels in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to be representative of local air quality conditions, following EPA siting criteria. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Air monitoring stations in Delaware play a key role in protecting public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Data from this station supports air quality management decisions and provides the public with information about local air quality. The station's location within a state park offers a unique opportunity to monitor air quality in a recreational and natural setting.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a state park in northern Delaware, an area influenced by both urban emissions from nearby Wilmington and industrial sources along the Delaware River. Monitoring in such a setting helps assess the impact of regional pollution on natural areas and recreational spaces. The station's parameter coverage likely includes criteria pollutants, with siting designed to capture background or transport-related air quality conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located within Bellevue State Park in New Castle County, Delaware, United States, at coordinates 39.773913 N, -75.496513 W.
As part of the Delaware air monitoring network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as required by EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).
Air monitoring stations in the U.S. operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Monitoring in state parks helps assess air quality in natural and recreational areas, providing data on regional pollution transport and protecting public health and ecosystems.
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