Overview
LAT/LON POINT IS CENTER OF TRAILER is an air monitoring station in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
LAT/LON POINT IS CENTER OF TRAILER is an air monitoring station located in Freemansburg, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, contributing to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. The station operates within the 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. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Pennsylvania monitor a subset of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in an urban area supports representative monitoring of population exposure. This monitoring station plays a key role in regional air quality management, providing data used for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and trend analysis. Its location in the Lehigh Valley industrial corridor helps track emissions from local sources, supporting environmental protection efforts in Pennsylvania.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Freemansburg, a borough in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, which has a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Air quality monitoring here is important due to proximity to major highways and industrial facilities. The station's data contributes to understanding local pollution patterns and supports the EPA's regulatory framework for protecting public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Washington and Cambria Streets in Freemansburg, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air quality parameters such as criteria pollutants (e.g., ozone, particulate matter) to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and mandates monitoring networks.
Freemansburg is in the Lehigh Valley, an area with industrial and transportation emissions. Monitoring helps protect public health and supports regulatory compliance with NAAQS.
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