Overview
Butteville Cemetery is an operational air monitoring station in Butteville, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air quality monitoring.
Butteville Cemetery is an air monitoring station located in Butteville, Oregon, United States. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. The station supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) by collecting data on criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides representative data for the local area, contributing to the national air quality database. The Oregon DEQ follows EPA guidelines for siting, instrumentation, and quality assurance to ensure data reliability. Environmental monitoring at Butteville Cemetery helps track air quality trends in Marion County, supporting public health assessments and regulatory compliance. The data aids in evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and informs community awareness. This station plays a role in the broader network that protects human health and the environment from air pollution.
Environmental context
Butteville Cemetery is situated in a rural area of Marion County, Oregon, where air quality is influenced by agricultural activities, transportation, and seasonal wildfires. The station's location provides representative monitoring for the Willamette Valley, a region with variable air quality due to topography and meteorology. Monitoring at this site helps capture background pollutant levels and episodic events, contributing to the understanding of regional air quality dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
Butteville Cemetery air monitoring station is located at Butteville Cemetery in Aurora, Oregon, United States. It is situated in Marion County, within the Willamette Valley region.
As an air monitoring station, Butteville Cemetery likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, following EPA standards. The exact parameter list is determined by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network in compliance with the US Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The EPA sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting to ensure consistent and reliable air quality information.
Butteville Cemetery provides local air quality data that helps Oregon DEQ assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories. It supports the state's efforts to protect air quality in the Willamette Valley.
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