Overview
Leslie is an operational air monitoring station in Leslie, Georgia, part of the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program. It provides local air quality data for Sumter County.
Leslie is an air monitoring station located at the Leslie Community Center in Leslie, Georgia, United States. Operated under the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, this station contributes to the state's ambient air quality surveillance network. It serves the Sumter County area, providing data on criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates within the framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As part of Georgia's monitoring network, Leslie follows EPA guidelines for representativeness and quality assurance. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Air monitoring stations like Leslie play a crucial role in assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informing public health advisories. Data from this station supports local and regional air quality management, helping to protect communities in Sumter County and contributing to broader environmental monitoring efforts in Georgia.
Environmental context
Leslie station monitors ambient air quality in a rural area of southwest Georgia, where agricultural activities and transportation are primary emission sources. The station's siting at a community center ensures representative sampling of population exposure. Its data contributes to the EPA AQS network, supporting assessments of criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter. The station's location in Sumter County provides coverage for a region with limited monitoring density, enhancing the spatial representativeness of Georgia's air quality network.
Frequently asked questions
The Leslie air monitoring station is located at the Leslie Community Center, at the intersection of N Bass Street and E Allen Street, in Leslie, Georgia, 31764, United States.
The Leslie air monitoring station is operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which is part of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
As an ambient air monitoring station, Leslie 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.
The Leslie station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which includes thousands of monitors across the U.S. that measure ambient concentrations of criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring in Georgia is conducted under the Clean Air Act, with oversight from the U.S. EPA. The Georgia Air Protection Branch implements monitoring programs that follow EPA methods and quality assurance procedures, reporting data to the AQS database.
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