Overview
Newark PARKING LOT LAIRD CAMPUS is an operational air monitoring station in Newark, Delaware, managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Newark PARKING LOT LAIRD CAMPUS is an air monitoring station located on the University of Delaware North Campus in Newark, Delaware. Operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station's location in a parking lot near a university campus provides representative sampling of urban and traffic-influenced air quality. As part of the Delaware monitoring network, it supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date was January 29, 2022, indicating ongoing operation. Environmental monitoring in Delaware is critical due to its position in the Mid-Atlantic region, influenced by both local emissions and transported pollution from upwind states. This station helps track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, contributing to regional air quality management and informing policy decisions under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental context
Newark, Delaware, is situated in the Mid-Atlantic region, where air quality is influenced by a mix of urban, industrial, and agricultural sources, as well as transported pollutants from the Ohio Valley and Northeast. The Newark PARKING LOT LAIRD CAMPUS station monitors criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter, which are key indicators of urban air quality. Its location near a university campus and parking lot provides data on traffic-related emissions, supporting local and regional air quality management efforts under the US EPA's AQS framework.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on the University of Delaware North Campus in Newark, Delaware, at a parking lot near Laird Campus.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, in line with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), which manages the state's air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which ensures compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Newark is in the Mid-Atlantic region, where air quality is affected by local traffic, industrial emissions, and transported pollution. Monitoring helps protect public health and supports regional air quality management.
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