Harbor Masters Office; Jonesport Public Landing Air Monitoring Station, Maine

Harbor Masters Office; Jonesport Public Landing is an air monitoring station located at the public landing in Jonesport, Maine, United States. Operated by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality Control, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's coastal location in Washington County provides representative data for a rural, maritime environment. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the EPA's monitoring requirements. As part of the Maine DEP network, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's last reported sample date was October 20, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Coastal monitoring stations like this one are crucial for understanding air quality impacts from marine sources and long-range transport. This station serves the local community by providing air quality data that informs public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Its location at a public landing ensures accessibility and representativeness for the area. The data contributes to regional air quality assessments and supports the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment. The station's operational status underscores its role in maintaining a continuous monitoring presence in rural Maine.

The station's coastal setting in Jonesport, Maine, provides valuable data on air quality in a rural, marine-influenced environment. Monitoring at this site helps assess the impact of local sources such as fishing vessels, residential heating, and long-range transport of pollutants from urban and industrial areas. The data supports understanding of ozone formation in coastal areas and the deposition of pollutants to sensitive ecosystems like the Gulf of Maine. As part of the EPA's AQS network, the station contributes to national assessments of air quality trends and compliance with NAAQS.