Overview
Cape Coral - Rotary Park is an operational air monitoring station in Cape Coral, Florida, operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Cape Coral - Rotary Park is an air monitoring station located at 5505 Rose Garden Road in Cape Coral, Florida, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South District. It serves the Lee County area, contributing to the assessment of air quality in a growing urban and coastal environment. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network. Air monitoring stations in Florida typically measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location supports public health protection and regulatory compliance in the Cape Coral area. The data collected helps track air quality trends, inform local pollution control strategies, and provide the community with real-time air quality information. As part of the Florida DEP network, the station plays a key role in regional air quality management.
Environmental context
Cape Coral is located in southwestern Florida, a region characterized by a subtropical climate and rapid urban growth. Air quality monitoring in this area is important due to potential emissions from transportation, industrial activities, and seasonal wildfires. The station's siting in a park setting provides representative background air quality data for the community. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, supporting compliance with NAAQS and informing public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral, Florida 33914, USA, within Rotary Park in Lee County.
As part of the Florida DEP air monitoring network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, South District, under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Air monitoring stations in the U.S. operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Cape Coral's subtropical climate and rapid urban growth can affect local air quality from traffic, industry, and seasonal wildfires. Monitoring provides data to protect public health and guide pollution control measures.
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