Overview
ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an air monitoring station in Syracuse, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It is part of the state's ambient air quality surveillance network.
ELMWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an operational air monitoring station located at 1728 South Avenue in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York. The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and contributes to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which governs criteria pollutant monitoring across the country. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban stations in New York monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting in a residential area near Syracuse provides representative data for population exposure assessment. As part of the NYSDEC network, this station supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends and informing regulatory actions. The data collected helps assess compliance with NAAQS and contributes to regional air quality management. The station's location in Syracuse, a city with industrial history and current urban emissions, makes it valuable for understanding local air quality dynamics.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Syracuse, New York, a city with a mix of industrial, residential, and commercial land uses. Air quality in the region is influenced by local sources such as traffic, heating, and industrial emissions, as well as regional transport of pollutants. Monitoring at this site helps characterize urban air pollution and its health impacts. The station's placement at an elementary school allows for assessment of children's exposure, a key consideration in environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1728 South Avenue in Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, United States.
It monitors ambient air quality as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's network, measuring pollutants to ensure compliance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
Air monitoring in New York operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as state regulations enforced by NYSDEC.
Syracuse has a mix of industrial and urban emissions, and monitoring helps track air quality trends, protect public health, and inform regulatory actions to reduce pollution.
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