Overview
Criscuolo Park-New Haven is an NCORE air monitoring station in New Haven, Connecticut, operated by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. It provides continuous ambient air quality data for the region.
Criscuolo Park-New Haven is an air monitoring station located at 1 James Street in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, a US EPA program that establishes multi-pollutant monitoring sites to support air quality research and regulatory compliance. The station is operated by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection and is currently operational. The station measures criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters as part of the NCORE network, which emphasizes comprehensive monitoring including speciation and meteorology. This aligns with the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework, ensuring data is used for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance. The station's siting in an urban area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. As part of the NCORE network, Criscuolo Park-New Haven contributes to long-term air quality trends and supports health studies. Its data helps inform local and state air quality management decisions, including attainment status and emission reduction strategies. The station's continuous operation ensures reliable reporting for regulatory and public information purposes.
Environmental context
New Haven is an urban area with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential sources, making air quality monitoring critical for public health. The NCORE network focuses on multi-pollutant monitoring, including ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, which are key concerns in urban environments. The station's location near the coast also allows for studying marine influences on air quality. Continuous data from this station supports the EPA's AQS network and helps track compliance with NAAQS.
Frequently asked questions
Criscuolo Park-New Haven is located at 1 James Street in New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
As part of the NCORE network, the station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
NCORE (National Core) is a US EPA program that establishes multi-pollutant monitoring sites to support air quality research, health studies, and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act.
Data from this station is reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), track trends, and inform public health advisories.
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