Overview
Board Of Ed. Bldg. is an air monitoring station in Asheville, North Carolina, operated by the North Carolina Dept Of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Board Of Ed. Bldg. is an air monitoring station located at 175 Bingham Road in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and is currently operational. The station's technical specifications include a last sample date of June 29, 2023, indicating recent data collection. As a fixed-site monitor, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, which supports public health advisories and regulatory assessments. Located in Buncombe County, the station serves the Asheville metropolitan area, a region with diverse air quality influences including urban emissions, industrial activity, and mountain geography. Continuous monitoring helps track trends and inform local air quality management. The data supports community health protection and environmental policy decisions.
Environmental context
Asheville is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where topography can influence pollutant dispersion and formation, particularly ozone. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, providing data for regulatory compliance and public reporting. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with potential for speciation monitoring depending on network goals.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 175 Bingham Road in Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
As an ambient air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide to assess air quality and ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).
Air monitoring in North Carolina is governed by the federal Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). State agencies like NC DEQ operate monitoring networks to ensure compliance.
The station provides real-time air quality data used for public health advisories, air quality index (AQI) reporting, and long-term trend analysis, helping protect communities from harmful air pollution.
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