KPW - Kennebunkport Parson'd Way Air Monitoring Station, Kennebunkport, Maine

KPW - Kennebunkport Parson'd Way is an air monitoring station located at Ocean Ave / Parsons Way in Kennebunkport, York County, Maine, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality Control. 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, and nitrogen dioxide. As part of this network, the station follows standardized siting and measurement protocols to ensure data representativeness and comparability. Located in a coastal community in southern Maine, this station provides important air quality data for a region influenced by both local emissions and regional transport. The data supports public health assessments and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act, helping to protect the community and environment in Kennebunkport and the broader York County area.

Kennebunkport is a coastal town in York County, Maine, with a mix of residential, tourism, and light commercial activity. Air quality in the region can be influenced by seasonal tourism traffic, marine influences, and regional pollution transport from urban centers. The monitoring station's coastal siting provides data on background and transported pollutants, which is valuable for understanding regional air quality trends and supporting the EPA's regulatory programs.