Overview
Deshler Street and McClelland Ave is an air monitoring station in East Point, Georgia, operated under the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab. It contributes to the national air quality monitoring network.
Deshler Street and McClelland Ave is an air monitoring station located in East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States. The station is part of the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab's monitoring efforts, supporting ambient air quality surveillance in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in the national network that tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban stations in Georgia monitor ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The station's location near Fort MacPherson suggests it may capture emissions from transportation and urban sources. Environmental monitoring at this site supports public health protection by providing data for air quality index reporting and regulatory compliance. The station's data contributes to regional air quality assessments and helps inform local pollution control strategies. Its operational status ensures continuity in the long-term record needed for trend analysis and policy evaluation.
Environmental context
The station is situated in East Point, a suburban city within the Atlanta metropolitan area, which experiences moderate air quality challenges due to traffic and industrial emissions. Monitoring at this location helps assess population exposure to pollutants in a mixed residential and commercial zone. The site's representativeness is typical for urban background monitoring, providing data that reflects general community air quality rather than near-source hotspots.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Deshler Street, Fort MacPherson, in East Point, Fulton County, Georgia, United States.
The station is operated under the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab, which is part of the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Typical pollutants measured include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the EPA's criteria air pollutant monitoring network.
The EPA sets standards under the Clean Air Act, including monitoring methods, siting criteria, and quality assurance procedures, all managed through the Air Quality System (AQS).
Urban air monitoring helps track pollution from traffic, industry, and other sources, providing data for public health alerts, regulatory compliance, and long-term trend analysis to improve air quality.
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