Overview
Oehler is an operational air monitoring station in Huntersville, North Carolina, operated by Mecklenburg County Air Quality. It contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA framework.
Oehler is an air monitoring station located at 14108 Huntersville-Concord Road in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the local air quality monitoring network managed by Mecklenburg County Air Quality, which supports compliance with the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) program. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical air monitoring stations in this region measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The last reported sample date is February 5, 2023, indicating ongoing data collection. Oehler serves the Huntersville community by providing representative air quality data that informs public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Its location in Mecklenburg County, part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, helps track urban and suburban air pollution trends, supporting local and state environmental management efforts.
Environmental context
The station's siting in Huntersville, a suburban area within the Charlotte metro region, is representative of mixed residential and transportation-related emissions. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with potential for additional speciation depending on network priorities. Reporting continuity through Mecklenburg County Air Quality ensures data flows to the EPA AQS, supporting regional air quality assessments and trend analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Oehler is located at 14108 Huntersville-Concord Road in Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States.
As an air monitoring station under the US EPA AQS network, Oehler typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Specific parameters may vary based on network objectives.
The station is operated by Mecklenburg County Air Quality, which is responsible for local ambient air quality monitoring and reporting to the US EPA.
Air monitoring in North Carolina operates under the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). State and local agencies like Mecklenburg County Air Quality implement monitoring networks to ensure compliance.
Oehler provides representative air quality data for the Huntersville area, supporting public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and regional air quality trend analysis within the Charlotte metropolitan area.
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