Overview
Kailua-Kona is an operational air monitoring station in Kailua, Hawaii, managed by the Hawaii State Department of Health. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Kailua-Kona is an air monitoring station located in Kailua, Hawaii, United States. Operated by the Hawaii State Department of Health, it is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Hawaii track pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located on the west coast of the Big Island, Kailua-Kona experiences a tropical climate with trade winds that influence pollutant dispersion. The station's data supports local air quality management and public health assessments, particularly in areas affected by volcanic emissions and urban activities. Its role in the monitoring network helps ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Environmental context
Kailua-Kona is situated in a region influenced by volcanic emissions from Kilauea and Mauna Loa, as well as local urban and traffic sources. The station's siting is representative of coastal urban background conditions. Monitoring criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters is essential for understanding air quality dynamics in this unique environment. The data supports the Hawaii State Department of Health in assessing public health risks and implementing air quality management strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The Kailua-Kona air monitoring station is located in Kailua, Hawaii, United States, on the west coast of the Big Island.
Typical air monitoring stations in Hawaii measure criteria pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
The station is operated by the Hawaii State Department of Health as part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous data that helps assess compliance with NAAQS, supports public health advisories, and informs local air quality management decisions, especially regarding volcanic emissions and urban pollution.
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