Overview
NYS ID 7097-10 is an operational air monitoring station in the Freshkills area of Staten Island, New York City. It is part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's monitoring network.
NYS ID 7097-10 is an air monitoring station located in the Freshkills area of Staten Island, New York City, within Richmond County. Operated under the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), this station contributes to the state's ambient air quality surveillance network, which supports compliance with the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is part of a broader network that monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, as well as meteorological parameters. NYSDEC's monitoring program follows EPA-approved methods and quality assurance protocols to ensure data representativeness and reliability. The Freshkills location is significant due to its proximity to the former Fresh Kills landfill, now a park, and industrial areas, providing data on urban air quality dynamics. As an operational station, NYS ID 7097-10 plays a role in tracking long-term air quality trends in New York City, informing public health advisories and regulatory actions. Its data contributes to regional air quality assessments and supports the state's efforts to reduce emissions and protect community health.
Environmental context
The Freshkills area on Staten Island has undergone transformation from a major landfill to a large park, making air monitoring crucial for assessing the environmental recovery and ongoing urban impacts. The station's location near industrial zones and transportation corridors helps capture pollutant gradients relevant to population exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological data, with siting designed to meet EPA representativeness guidelines for urban background monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
NYS ID 7097-10 is located in the Freshkills area of Staten Island, New York City, in Richmond County, New York.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, along with meteorological parameters, as part of the NYSDEC network.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program, which includes the Air Quality System (AQS) and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring in Staten Island, especially near the former Fresh Kills landfill, helps track pollution from urban sources and the environmental recovery of the area, supporting public health and regulatory decisions.
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