Overview
Camp Dodge, Greens Grant is an air monitoring station in Coos County, New Hampshire, operated by the New Hampshire Air Resources Agency. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Camp Dodge, Greens Grant is an operational air monitoring station located along Route 16 in Green's Grant, New Hampshire. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the New Hampshire Air Resources Agency, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). It serves the remote northern region of the state, near the White Mountain area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. Typical air monitoring stations in this region measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in a rural, forested area provides background air quality data representative of regional conditions, complementing urban monitors. Environmental monitoring at this location supports understanding of regional air quality trends, long-range transport of pollutants, and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Data from this station aids in assessing the impact of local sources and regional haze, contributing to public health protection and environmental management in New Hampshire.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural, forested area of northern New Hampshire, near the White Mountains. This location is representative of regional background air quality, influenced by long-range transport of pollutants from urban and industrial areas. Monitoring here helps track ozone and particulate matter levels, which are relevant for regional haze and ecosystem health. The data supports the EPA's regulatory programs and provides baseline information for assessing climate and air quality interactions.
Frequently asked questions
Camp Dodge, Greens Grant is located along Route 16 in Green's Grant, Coos County, New Hampshire, United States.
As part of the New Hampshire air monitoring network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the New Hampshire Air Resources Agency, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in New Hampshire operates under the US Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Rural monitoring stations like Camp Dodge provide background air quality data, helping to assess regional pollution transport, support compliance with air quality standards, and protect public health and ecosystems.
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