Overview
NFI Trucking Yard is an operational air monitoring station in Tampa, Florida, operated by the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the local monitoring network.
NFI Trucking Yard is an air monitoring station located at 2000 N 62nd Street in Tampa, Florida, within Hillsborough County. The station is operational and contributes to the region's ambient air quality surveillance, supporting compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the local network managed by the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, it plays a role in characterizing air pollution in an urban-industrial area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and is part of the broader EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical criteria pollutants monitored at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting in a trucking yard suggests a focus on mobile source emissions and industrial activity impacts. Environmental monitoring at this location helps assess air quality trends in Tampa, a city with significant port and transportation activity. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory compliance. The station's ongoing operation ensures continuity of long-term air quality records, which are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and protecting community health.
Environmental context
Tampa's air quality is influenced by a mix of urban, industrial, and transportation sources, including the Port of Tampa and major highways. The NFI Trucking Yard station is positioned to capture emissions from diesel trucks and nearby industrial facilities. Monitoring criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports local air quality management. The station's data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, enabling trend analysis and regulatory decision-making.
Frequently asked questions
NFI Trucking Yard is located at 2000 N 62nd Street in Tampa, Florida, within Hillsborough County, United States.
As an air monitoring station, NFI Trucking Yard measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and other criteria pollutants to assess air quality in the Tampa area.
The station is operated by the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission, which manages local air quality monitoring in compliance with EPA standards.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring in Tampa helps track emissions from transportation, industry, and port activities, ensuring compliance with health-based standards and informing public health advisories.
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