Durham Fire Station Air Monitoring Station, Durham, Maine | Environmental Monitoring

Durham Fire Station is an air monitoring station located at Route 9 in Durham, Maine, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality surveillance network, operated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality Control. The station supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by providing continuous data on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a fixed-site monitor in a rural setting, it helps characterize background air quality in Androscoggin County. The station's last reported sample date was October 16, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location is significant for assessing regional air quality trends, particularly for pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter. The data supports public health advisories and informs state implementation plans for attaining NAAQS. The station's rural siting provides representative baseline measurements for the region.

The station is situated in a rural area of Maine, where air quality is influenced by local sources such as residential heating and transportation, as well as long-range transport of pollutants. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5 is critical for understanding regional air quality and compliance with NAAQS. The station's data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, supporting trend analysis and regulatory decisions.