Overview
Forest Park is an operational air monitoring station in Clayton County, Georgia, operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program. It provides ambient air quality data for the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Forest Park is an air monitoring station located at 25 Kennedy Drive in Forest Park, Georgia, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, this station is part of the state's network for monitoring ambient air quality to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The station's location in a suburban setting near major transportation corridors and industrial areas makes it representative of urban-influenced air quality conditions. The station reports data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which aggregates monitoring data from thousands of stations across the United States. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical monitoring at such stations includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2024, indicating recent operational status and ongoing data collection. As part of Georgia's ambient monitoring program, Forest Park contributes to the state's air quality management efforts, supporting public health advisories and regulatory compliance. The data collected helps track trends in air pollution, assess the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies, and inform the public about local air quality conditions. This station plays a key role in the broader national network that underpins the EPA's air quality index (AQI) reporting.
Environmental context
Forest Park is situated in Clayton County, Georgia, a region with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses, including proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and major interstate highways. The station's siting is representative of urban and suburban exposure to air pollutants from transportation and industrial sources. Monitoring at this station supports the characterization of local air quality trends and helps identify potential health risks associated with criteria pollutants. The data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, enabling regional and national comparisons of air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Forest Park air monitoring station is located at 25 Kennedy Drive, Forest Park, Georgia 30297, in Clayton County, within the Atlanta metropolitan area.
The station is operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which is part of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Typical air monitoring stations in Georgia measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as required by the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station provides data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which is used to determine compliance with NAAQS, track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories and air quality management decisions.
Air monitoring in the U.S. is governed by the Clean Air Act, with the EPA setting NAAQS for criteria pollutants. State agencies like the Georgia Air Protection Branch operate monitoring networks that report data to the EPA's AQS database.
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