Overview
MT NINHAM is an air monitoring station in Putnam County, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
MT NINHAM is an air monitoring station located at the NYSDEC Field Headquarters in Mt Ninham, Putnam County, New York. It is part of the United States' extensive ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helps enforce National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), a key agency in the state's environmental regulatory framework. The station's technical specifications include a last reported sample date of December 31, 2021, indicating recent operational status. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in New York track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a rural area of Putnam County provides valuable background air quality data, complementing urban monitors in the region. MT NINHAM plays a role in the broader environmental monitoring network of New York State, contributing to public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data from such stations supports air quality index reporting, trend analysis, and policy development. The station's operation by NYSDEC ensures alignment with state and federal air quality management goals, benefiting local communities and the environment.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Putnam County, within the Hudson Valley region of New York. This location provides representative background air quality data, away from direct urban or industrial sources. The monitoring helps assess regional air quality trends, including the transport of pollutants from the New York City metropolitan area. Typical parameters measured include criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act and state implementation plans.
Frequently asked questions
The MT NINHAM air monitoring station is located at the NYSDEC Field Headquarters in Mt Ninham, Putnam County, New York, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in New York measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the EPA's Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which is responsible for environmental protection and regulatory compliance in New York.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations like MT NINHAM support National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance and state implementation plans.
MT NINHAM provides background air quality data in a rural setting, which helps assess regional pollution transport and supports public health protection through air quality index reporting and trend analysis.
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