Overview
Derby Lane is an operational air monitoring station in Saint Petersburg, Florida, operated by Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management. It provides ambient air quality data for the Tampa Bay area.
Derby Lane is an air monitoring station located at 10100 San Martin Road in Saint Petersburg, Florida, within Pinellas County. Operated by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management, this station is part of the local air quality monitoring network that supports compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station contributes to the broader State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS) network, which is essential for tracking criteria pollutants and protecting public health. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Florida measure ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as required by EPA regulations. The station's location in a suburban area of Saint Petersburg provides representative data for population exposure and regional air quality trends. Derby Lane plays a key role in environmental monitoring for the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, supporting regulatory compliance and public awareness. The data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions, health advisories, and long-term trend analysis. As part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), the station's data contributes to national air quality assessments and research on pollution sources and health impacts.
Environmental context
Saint Petersburg, Florida, experiences a humid subtropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, which can influence air pollution formation, particularly ground-level ozone. The Tampa Bay area has a mix of urban, industrial, and transportation sources, including ports, power plants, and vehicle emissions. Air monitoring stations like Derby Lane are strategically sited to capture representative pollutant concentrations and assess compliance with EPA standards. The data supports local air quality management and public health protection in a growing metropolitan region.
Frequently asked questions
Derby Lane is located at 10100 San Martin Road in Saint Petersburg, Florida, within Pinellas County, United States.
The station is operated by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management, which manages local air quality monitoring in the Tampa Bay area.
Typical air monitoring stations in Florida measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as required by EPA regulations.
The station is part of the State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS) network, which provides data for assessing compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring in Pinellas County helps track pollution from urban, industrial, and transportation sources, supporting public health advisories and long-term air quality management in the Tampa Bay region.
Other Air Monitoring Station plants in United States · 6 nearby