Newark Firehouse Air Monitoring Station, Newark, New Jersey | Environmental Monitoring

Newark Firehouse is an air monitoring station located at 360 Clinton Avenue in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection. The station is operational and plays a role in tracking criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As part of New Jersey's network, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, in line with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 26, 2022, indicating recent activity. Located in an urban industrial area, Newark Firehouse provides critical data on air quality in a densely populated region with significant transportation and industrial emissions. This information supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and long-term trend analysis. The station's contributions help inform local and state air quality management strategies.

Newark is a major urban center with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential areas, leading to potential emissions from traffic, manufacturing, and energy production. Air monitoring stations like Newark Firehouse are essential for tracking criteria pollutants and assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's location in Essex County provides representative data for population exposure and supports the state's air quality planning efforts.