Ocala YMCA Air Monitoring Station, Ocala, Florida | United States

Ocala YMCA is an air monitoring station located at 3200 SE 17th Street in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Central District, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) and Florida's state implementation plan for air quality. Typical air monitoring stations in Florida measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of the Florida DEP network, Ocala YMCA supports public health protection by providing data used for air quality index reporting and regulatory compliance. The station's location in a suburban area helps characterize air quality impacts from local sources, including transportation and urban activities. Its data contributes to regional air quality management and research.

Ocala YMCA is situated in a mixed urban-suburban environment in north-central Florida. The region's air quality is influenced by local traffic, residential emissions, and occasional agricultural burning. Monitoring at this station helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the EPA's AQS network. The station's siting is representative of typical suburban exposure, providing data relevant to community health assessments.