Overview
Georgia Station is a CASTNET air monitoring station in Williamson, Georgia, operated by Mactec, Inc. It provides long-term data on atmospheric deposition and air quality for the region.
Georgia Station is an air monitoring station located at the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station in Williamson, Pike County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET), a national network designed to assess the effectiveness of emission reduction programs and track trends in air quality and atmospheric deposition. The station operates under the U.S. EPA's CASTNET program, which measures criteria pollutants, acid rain precursors, and other atmospheric parameters. As a rural station, it provides representative background data for the southeastern United States. The reporting agency is Mactec, Inc., which manages data collection and quality assurance. The station's last reported sample date was December 24, 2024, indicating ongoing operation. Georgia Station contributes to understanding regional air quality trends, particularly in the context of the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Its data supports research on ecosystem effects, visibility, and human health impacts. The station's rural siting ensures minimal local interference, making it valuable for assessing long-range transport and regional pollution patterns.
Environmental context
Georgia Station is situated in a rural agricultural area of Pike County, Georgia, surrounded by farmland and forests. This setting is representative of the southeastern U.S. background air quality, influenced by regional sources such as power plants, industrial facilities, and urban emissions from Atlanta. The station's CASTNET measurements include ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and meteorological parameters, providing a comprehensive picture of atmospheric conditions. Its data helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and assess the effectiveness of emission reduction policies.
Frequently asked questions
Georgia Station is located at the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station in Williamson, Pike County, Georgia, United States.
Georgia Station monitors air quality and atmospheric deposition as part of the CASTNET network, measuring pollutants such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
Georgia Station is operated by Mactec, Inc., which handles data collection and quality assurance for the CASTNET program.
CASTNET (Clean Air Status and Trends Network) is a U.S. EPA monitoring network that assesses the effectiveness of emission reduction programs and tracks trends in air quality and atmospheric deposition.
Georgia Station provides data used to evaluate compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform policies under the Clean Air Act.
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