Overview
ORRINGTON CTR DR SCH is an operational air monitoring station in Orrington, Maine, part of the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab network. It monitors ambient air quality in the Penobscot County region.
ORRINGTON CTR DR SCH is an air monitoring station located at Center Drive School in Orrington, Maine, United States. The facility operates under the oversight of the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab, contributing to the national Air Quality System (AQS) network. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides critical data on ambient air pollutants in the Penobscot County area. The station is part of a regulatory framework established by the US EPA, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in the AQS network also track meteorological variables and air toxics. The station's location in a school setting suggests a focus on community exposure assessment. Environmental monitoring in Maine supports regional air quality management, particularly given the state's mix of urban, industrial, and rural areas. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories and regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's operational status ensures continuity of long-term air quality records essential for trend analysis and policy evaluation.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Orrington, a town in Penobscot County, Maine, near the Penobscot River. The region experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and mild summers, influencing pollutant dispersion patterns. Local air quality concerns may include emissions from nearby industrial facilities, wood combustion for heating, and transportation sources. Monitoring at this station supports the characterization of background and local pollution levels, contributing to the broader US EPA AQS network that tracks compliance with NAAQS.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Center Drive School in Orrington, Maine, United States, within Penobscot County.
The station is part of the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab network, which manages air quality monitoring across the United States.
Typical US EPA air monitoring stations measure criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as well as meteorological data.
The station contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health protection.
Orrington's location near industrial areas and the Penobscot River makes monitoring essential for assessing local air quality, protecting community health, and supporting regional environmental management.
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