Overview
FORT LEE is an operational air monitoring station in Fort Lee, New Jersey, operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
FORT LEE is an air monitoring station located at Bridge Plaza North and Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey. Operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As a state-operated monitor, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting in an urban area provides representative data for population exposure assessments. This monitoring station supports public health protection by providing data used for air quality index reporting and regulatory compliance. Its location in the New York metropolitan area contributes to understanding regional air pollution transport and local emission sources, aiding in the development of effective air quality management strategies.
Environmental context
The Fort Lee air monitoring station is situated in a densely populated urban area near major transportation corridors, including the George Washington Bridge. This location is representative of mixed residential and commercial emissions, with contributions from vehicle traffic and regional pollution transport. The station's data helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards and supports the development of state implementation plans for ozone and particulate matter.
Frequently asked questions
The FORT LEE air monitoring station is located at Bridge Plaza North and Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the FORT LEE station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its specific instrumentation.
The FORT LEE air monitoring station is operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP).
Air monitoring stations in the United States operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. They must follow EPA monitoring regulations and quality assurance procedures to ensure data accuracy and representativeness.
The FORT LEE station provides data used for the Air Quality Index (AQI), regulatory compliance assessments, and state implementation plans. Its urban location helps track population exposure and supports efforts to reduce air pollution in the New York metropolitan area.
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