Overview
New Orleans / City Park is an air monitoring station in New Orleans, Louisiana, operated under US EPA Region 6. It contributes to the national air quality surveillance network.
New Orleans / City Park is an air monitoring station located at the corner of Florida Ave & Orleans Ave in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Operated under US EPA Region 6, the station collects data on key pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. The monitoring site is representative of urban air quality in the New Orleans metropolitan area, providing critical information for public health advisories and regulatory assessments. The station's location in City Park, a large urban green space, allows for background urban air quality measurements. Data from this station supports local and regional air quality management efforts, helping to protect community health and inform environmental policy decisions.
Environmental context
New Orleans is a major port city with industrial activity including petrochemical refining and shipping, which can contribute to air pollution. The City Park station provides urban background measurements, complementing near-road and industrial monitors. Its data helps assess population exposure to criteria pollutants and supports the EPA's regulatory framework under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the corner of Florida Ave & Orleans Ave in New Orleans, Louisiana, within City Park.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and other parameters as required by NAAQS.
The station is operated under US EPA Region 6, which oversees air quality monitoring in the south-central United States.
The AQS network collects and manages ambient air quality data from thousands of monitoring stations nationwide. This data is used to determine compliance with NAAQS, track trends, and support air quality management decisions.
New Orleans has significant industrial and port activities that can affect air quality. Continuous monitoring helps protect public health by providing data for alerts and regulatory actions, and supports community awareness.
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