Overview
Lenoir Co. Comm. Coll. is an operational air monitoring station in Kinston, North Carolina, managed by the North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lenoir Co. Comm. Coll. is an air monitoring station located in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Operated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated at the intersection of Highway 70 East and Highway 58 South, providing representative sampling for the surrounding area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As part of the North Carolina monitoring network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its specific instrumentation. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in the Kinston area is important for assessing air quality impacts from local industrial activities, transportation corridors, and agricultural sources. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories and regulatory compliance. The station's location in a mixed urban-rural setting provides valuable context for understanding regional air quality trends in eastern North Carolina.
Environmental context
The station's siting along major highways (US-70 and NC-58) allows it to capture emissions from mobile sources, a key contributor to local air pollution. Kinston's industrial base includes manufacturing and agriculture, which can affect particulate matter and ozone levels. Monitoring data from this station supports the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance assessments and helps track long-term trends in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the intersection of Highway 70 East and Highway 58 South in Kinston, North Carolina, United States.
As part of the North Carolina air monitoring network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ), which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data that helps assess compliance with federal standards, supports public health advisories, and informs air quality management decisions in the Kinston region.
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