Overview
James Seals Jr. Park and Recreation Center in Mobile, Alabama, operates as an air monitoring station under the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
James Seals Jr. Park and Recreation Center is an air monitoring station located in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Operated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, it contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network overseen by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The station is situated in a recreational area, which supports representative siting for urban background air quality measurements. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of the Alabama monitoring network, it likely measures one or more of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is August 29, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location helps characterize air quality in Mobile, a port city with industrial and transportation-related emissions. The data supports public health protection by informing regulatory decisions and community awareness. As part of a statewide network, it contributes to regional air quality management and trend analysis.
Environmental context
Mobile, Alabama, is a Gulf Coast city with a mix of industrial facilities, including chemical plants and a major port, which can contribute to air pollutant emissions. The James Seals Jr. Park and Recreation Center station provides urban background monitoring, capturing representative air quality for residential and recreational areas. Its location in a park reduces local source interference, making it suitable for assessing population exposure. The station's data supports the Alabama Department of Environmental Management in evaluating compliance with EPA standards and informing air quality management strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 540 Texas St, Mobile, Alabama, United States, within the James Seals Jr. Park and Recreation Center.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, or lead, depending on the monitoring objectives of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
The station is operated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in the state.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) established by the Clean Air Act.
Mobile has industrial sources and a major port, which can emit pollutants. Air monitoring helps assess compliance with health-based standards and supports public health protection and regulatory decision-making.
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