Overview
Moncks Corner National Guard is an operational air monitoring station in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, operated by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Moncks Corner National Guard is an air monitoring station located at 320 Airport Rd in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina. It is part of the United States' extensive ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for public health protection. The station is operated by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The facility collects air quality samples, with the most recent sample date recorded as September 30, 2025. Typical parameters measured at such stations include criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters. As part of the national monitoring network, this station plays a key role in assessing regional air quality trends, supporting regulatory compliance, and informing the public about local air pollution levels. Its location near Moncks Corner provides representative data for the surrounding area, contributing to the broader understanding of air quality in South Carolina.
Environmental context
The station's location in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, places it in a region influenced by both urban and industrial emissions from nearby Charleston and the surrounding Berkeley County. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate, which can affect pollutant dispersion and formation, particularly ozone. Monitoring at this site helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the EPA's AQS network. The station's siting is designed to be representative of local air quality conditions, providing data for regulatory assessments and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 320 Airport Rd in Moncks Corner, Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SC DES), which reports data to the US EPA.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides local air quality data that helps assess compliance with NAAQS, supports public health advisories, and contributes to regional air quality trend analysis in South Carolina.
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