Overview
Candor Air Monitoring Station in Candor, North Carolina, is an operational CASTNET site managed by Mactec, Inc. It monitors air quality and atmospheric deposition as part of the EPA's national network.
Candor is an Air Monitoring Station located at 136 Perry Dr, Candor, North Carolina, in Montgomery County. It is part of the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET), a national program operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to assess the effectiveness of emission reduction programs. The station is managed by Mactec, Inc and provides continuous monitoring data. As a CASTNET site, Candor measures criteria pollutants, atmospheric deposition, and meteorological parameters to track long-term trends in air quality. The network follows rigorous EPA quality assurance protocols and contributes to the U.S. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and informs policy decisions. The station's location in rural North Carolina provides representative background air quality data for the southeastern United States. Its continuous operation since its establishment ensures a long-term record essential for understanding regional air pollution trends and the effectiveness of emission controls. This data is valuable for researchers, regulators, and the public.
Environmental context
The Candor station is situated in a rural area of North Carolina, where air quality is influenced by regional transport of pollutants from urban and industrial sources, as well as local agricultural activities. As part of CASTNET, it monitors key parameters such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, along with meteorological conditions. This data helps assess the impact of emission reductions under the Clean Air Act and supports the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station's siting is representative of background conditions in the Southeast, providing critical information for understanding regional air quality trends.
Frequently asked questions
The Candor Air Monitoring Station is located at 136 Perry Dr, Candor, North Carolina 27229, in Montgomery County. It is a rural site operated as part of the CASTNET network.
As a CASTNET site, Candor measures criteria air pollutants such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as atmospheric deposition and meteorological parameters. These measurements help track long-term air quality trends.
The station is operated by Mactec, Inc on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET).
CASTNET (Clean Air Status and Trends Network) is a national air quality monitoring network established by the EPA to assess the effectiveness of emission reduction programs under the Clean Air Act. It provides long-term data on air pollutants and deposition.
Candor provides representative background air quality data for the southeastern U.S., supporting the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helping to evaluate regional air pollution trends and the impact of federal regulations.
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