MCMILLAN NCore-PAMS Air Monitoring Station, Washington, D.C.

MCMILLAN NCore-PAMS is an air monitoring station located at 2500 1st Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., United States. It operates under the Department of Energy & Environment, District of Columbia, and is part of the NCore (National Core) network, which is a key component of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is designed to measure multiple criteria pollutants and support long-term trends analysis. As an NCore station, it likely measures a suite of pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The station's siting in an urban area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. The reporting agency ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act and contributes to the national air quality monitoring framework. The station plays a critical role in tracking air quality improvements and informing public health advisories in the Washington metropolitan area. Its data supports regulatory decisions and research on air pollution sources and trends. The continuous operation of this station helps maintain the integrity of the national monitoring network and provides valuable information for environmental management.

The station is situated in an urban environment, where air quality is influenced by traffic, industrial activities, and residential emissions. Monitoring criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The NCore network emphasizes representativeness and data continuity, supporting long-term trend analysis and policy evaluation.