Overview
Kraftsman is an air monitoring station in Rome, Georgia, operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Kraftsman is an Air Monitoring Station located at 238 Mays Bridge Rd., Rome, Georgia 30165, United States. It is part of the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program and operates within the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets national ambient air quality standards for criteria pollutants. The station monitors ambient air quality in Floyd County, a region with a mix of urban and industrial sources. The Georgia Air Protection Branch ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act by operating a network of monitors across the state. Kraftsman's last reported sample date was December 31, 2020, indicating recent operational activity. Air monitoring stations like Kraftsman play a critical role in protecting public health by tracking pollutant levels and supporting regulatory compliance. The data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions and contributes to national assessments of air quality trends.
Environmental context
The station's location in Rome, Georgia, provides representative sampling for a mid-sized city with industrial and transportation emissions. Monitoring criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide is essential for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Georgia Air Protection Branch's network ensures spatial coverage across the state, with siting criteria designed to capture population exposure and background conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Kraftsman is located at 238 Mays Bridge Rd., Rome, Georgia 30165, United States, in Floyd County.
Kraftsman is operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which is part of the state's environmental regulatory agency.
As an ambient air monitoring station, Kraftsman likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA requirements.
Kraftsman is part of the Georgia network that submits data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which stores ambient air quality data from thousands of monitors nationwide to support regulatory compliance and public reporting.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). State agencies like the Georgia Air Protection Branch operate monitoring networks to ensure compliance and protect public health.
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