Overview
Flax Pond is an air monitoring station in Old Field, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It is part of the PAMS network, providing data on ozone and other pollutants.
Flax Pond is an air monitoring station located in Old Field, Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is part of the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network, which focuses on measuring ozone precursors and other pollutants to support air quality management. The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is currently operational. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods. As a PAMS site, Flax Pond likely measures a range of parameters including ozone, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and meteorological data. This network is designed to provide high-quality data for understanding ozone formation and transport in the region. Flax Pond contributes to the broader environmental monitoring infrastructure in New York, supporting the state's efforts to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The data collected helps inform public health advisories and air quality management strategies. Its location in a suburban coastal area provides valuable information on the interaction between local emissions and regional air quality.
Environmental context
Flax Pond is situated in a coastal suburban area of Long Island, where air quality is influenced by both local sources (traffic, residential heating) and regional transport from the New York City metropolitan area. The PAMS network focuses on ozone and its precursors, which are critical for understanding photochemical smog formation. The station's data supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and helps assess the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
Flax Pond is located at 15 Shore Dr. in Setauket-East Setauket, Old Field, Suffolk County, New York, United States.
As a PAMS station, Flax Pond measures ozone and its precursors, including nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
The Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network is a US EPA program that monitors ozone precursors to help understand ozone formation and support air quality management.
Data from Flax Pond supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helps New York State assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
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