HERMISTON PUMP STATION Air Monitoring Station, Hermiston, Oregon | US Environmental Monitoring

HERMISTON PUMP STATION is an air monitoring station located at the intersection of Newport Ave and SE 5th Street in Hermiston, Oregon. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, it is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in Oregon's network monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a residential area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Hermiston is a growing agricultural and industrial hub in Umatilla County, with nearby sources including food processing, transportation corridors, and agricultural activities. The station's data supports local air quality management and public health protection, contributing to the state's compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The station's siting in a mixed residential and industrial area provides representative monitoring for population exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with possible speciation and meteorological measurements. Reporting continuity is maintained through the Oregon DEQ's quality assurance protocols, ensuring data reliability for regulatory compliance and public health assessments.