Daniela Banu NCORE Air Monitoring Station, Davie, Florida | United States

Daniela Banu NCORE is an air monitoring station located at 5300 South Pine Island Road in Davie, Florida, within Broward County. The station is part of the National Core (NCORE) monitoring network, which is designed to measure multiple air pollutants and meteorological parameters to support regulatory compliance and research. Operated by the Broward County Environmental Protection Department, this station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. The NCORE network emphasizes comprehensive monitoring of criteria pollutants, including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as speciation and meteorological data. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. In the United States, air monitoring stations like this one are regulated under the Clean Air Act and follow EPA monitoring guidelines to ensure data quality and representativeness. This station serves the Davie and greater Broward County area, providing critical data for air quality management and public health protection. Its location in a suburban setting near major highways and urban centers allows for representative monitoring of population exposure. The data collected supports local and state air quality planning, as well as federal compliance assessments under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The station's location in Davie, Florida, within the Miami metropolitan area, places it in a region with significant urban and industrial emissions, including transportation and power generation. The NCORE network's focus on multi-pollutant monitoring and meteorology is particularly relevant here, as the area faces challenges with ozone and particulate matter. Continuous data from this station helps track trends and inform regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act.