IS 52 Air Monitoring Station, New York, New York | NATTS Network

IS 52 is an Air Monitoring Station located at 681 Kelly Street in the Bronx, New York, New York. It is part of the National Air Toxics Trends Stations (NATTS) network, which monitors hazardous air pollutants across the United States. The station is operated under the oversight of the reporting agency Eastern Research Group and is currently operational. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and air toxics. As a NATTS site, IS 52 focuses on long-term trends of air toxics, complementing the broader AQS network that monitors criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter. The station's siting in an urban area ensures representativeness of population exposure in the Bronx. Environmental monitoring at IS 52 contributes to understanding air quality trends in New York City, a densely populated urban area with diverse emission sources. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The station's role in the NATTS network provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of air pollution control programs over time.

The Bronx, New York, is a densely populated urban area with significant emissions from transportation, industrial activities, and residential sources. Air monitoring stations like IS 52 are critical for assessing exposure to air toxics and criteria pollutants. The NATTS network focuses on tracking long-term trends of hazardous air pollutants, providing data that informs risk assessments and regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act. Siting in urban areas ensures measurements reflect population exposure, supporting public health protection.