Overview
LAKE ROAD is an Air Monitoring Station in Sodus Point, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the state's environmental monitoring network.
LAKE ROAD is an Air Monitoring Station located in Sodus Point, Wayne County, New York, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which manages a statewide network of monitoring sites. While specific technical specifications for this station are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in New York measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The network follows EPA guidelines for siting and instrumentation to ensure data representativeness and quality. Located near Lake Ontario, the station contributes to understanding regional air quality patterns, including the influence of local industrial activities and meteorological conditions. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions, helping to protect communities and ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural lakeside area near Lake Ontario, where air quality can be influenced by both local sources (agriculture, transportation) and regional transport of pollutants. Monitoring in this context helps assess background levels and the impact of upwind urban and industrial emissions. The NYSDEC network provides critical data for evaluating compliance with NAAQS and for informing air quality management strategies in New York.
Frequently asked questions
The LAKE ROAD Air Monitoring Station is located on Lake Road in Sodus Point, Wayne County, New York, United States.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Typical measurements include criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following EPA monitoring guidelines.
The network follows EPA siting criteria, uses federal reference or equivalent methods, and undergoes regular quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure data accuracy and representativeness.
Ambient air monitoring helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supports public health advisories, and informs air quality management and regulatory decisions.
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