Overview
KILG - Wilmington New Castle County Airport is an operational air monitoring station in New Castle, Delaware, operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
KILG - Wilmington New Castle County Airport is an air monitoring station located at 151 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, Delaware, United States. The station is part of the national air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. It serves the New Castle County area, contributing to the assessment of ambient air quality in the region. 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. Air monitoring stations like KILG typically measure a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location at an airport provides representative sampling of urban and transportation-related emissions. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels and trends. Data from KILG contributes to state and national air quality reports, helping to inform regulatory decisions and community awareness. The station's operational status ensures continuity of data collection, which is essential for long-term environmental assessment and policy development.
Environmental context
The station is situated in New Castle County, Delaware, an area with a mix of urban, industrial, and transportation sources. The proximity to Wilmington and the airport makes it representative of emissions from vehicles, aircraft, and local industry. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the EPA's AQS network. The data collected aids in understanding local air quality trends and potential health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 151 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, Delaware 19720, United States, at the Wilmington New Castle County Airport.
As an EPA AQS station, KILG typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, though the exact parameter set may vary. The station supports NAAQS compliance monitoring.
The station is operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), which is the reporting agency for the data.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
Airports are sources of emissions from aircraft, ground support vehicles, and traffic. Monitoring at airports helps assess local air quality impacts and ensures compliance with health-based standards.
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