Overview
Coos Bay - Marshfield High School (CBM) is an operational air monitoring station in Coos Bay, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Coos Bay - Marshfield High School (CBM) is an air monitoring station located at 972 Ingersoll Avenue in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring network and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess ambient air quality. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. Typical air monitoring stations in Oregon measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, often near schools or residential areas to protect public health. Environmental monitoring at this location supports community health by providing data for air quality index reporting and regulatory compliance. The station's location in Coos Bay, a coastal city with industrial and port activities, helps track emissions from marine and industrial sources, contributing to regional air quality management and public awareness.
Environmental context
Coos Bay is a coastal community in Oregon with a mix of industrial, port, and residential areas. Air monitoring stations like CBM are critical for tracking criteria pollutants from sources such as shipping, wood products manufacturing, and transportation. The station's data supports the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and helps assess local air quality trends, particularly for particulate matter and ozone, which are influenced by coastal meteorology and seasonal variations.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 972 Ingersoll Avenue in Coos Bay, Oregon, United States.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting.
Coos Bay has industrial and port activities that can affect air quality. Monitoring helps track pollutants from these sources, ensures compliance with NAAQS, and protects public health by providing data for air quality alerts and planning.
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