Overview
Green - Green Elementary School (GES) is an operational air monitoring station in Green, Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Green - Green Elementary School (GES) is an air monitoring station located at 4498 Carnes Road in Green, Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The station is operational and falls under the management of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, contributing to the national air quality surveillance network. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), this station monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in a rural elementary school provides representative background air quality data for the region, supporting regulatory assessments and public health notifications. The station plays a key role in Oregon's environmental monitoring framework, providing data that informs local air quality management and community health advisories. Its location in Douglas County helps track pollution transport and regional air quality trends, supporting both state and federal clean air initiatives.
Environmental context
The station's location in Green, Oregon, a rural area in Douglas County, provides baseline air quality data away from major urban sources. This siting is representative of regional background conditions, helping to distinguish local emissions from transported pollution. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality uses such stations to monitor compliance with NAAQS and to support air quality forecasting and public health alerts.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 4498 Carnes Road in Green, Douglas County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting.
Rural monitoring stations provide baseline air quality data that helps distinguish local pollution from regional transport, supporting accurate assessments of air quality trends and public health impacts.
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