Overview
Corvallis - EPA ORD Office (CEO) is an operational air monitoring station in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring network.
Corvallis - EPA ORD Office (CEO) is an air monitoring station located at 200 SW 35th Street in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the state's ambient air quality surveillance under the oversight of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of Oregon's monitoring network, it supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health assessments. Located in Benton County, the station serves the Corvallis community and surrounding areas. Its data helps track air quality trends, inform regulatory decisions, and protect public health. The station's role is significant in a region with diverse emission sources including urban activities and agricultural operations.
Environmental context
The Corvallis area experiences a mix of urban and agricultural influences on air quality. The station's location near the EPA ORD Office ensures representative sampling of local conditions. Monitoring focuses on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS, with data reported to the AQS network. The station's siting supports understanding of regional air quality dynamics, including potential impacts from transportation and seasonal agricultural burning.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 200 SW 35th Street in Corvallis, Oregon, United States.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with EPA AQS standards.
The station is operated under the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages the state's air monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
The station provides continuous data on ambient air quality, helping to assess compliance with NAAQS, inform public health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies.
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