Overview
PARKGATE/EAGLE RIVER is an air monitoring station in Anchorage, Alaska, operated by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
PARKGATE/EAGLE RIVER is an air monitoring station located at 11723 Old Glenn Highway in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters nationwide. The station is operated by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and reported its last sample on December 30, 2021. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Alaska track pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location along Old Glenn Highway suggests it may monitor traffic-related emissions and regional air quality. As part of Alaska's air monitoring network, PARKGATE/EAGLE RIVER supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data from this station helps assess air quality trends in the Anchorage area, inform emission reduction strategies, and provide the public with real-time air quality information through EPA's AirNow platform.
Environmental context
Anchorage's air quality is influenced by a mix of urban emissions, including vehicle traffic, industrial activities, and residential heating, as well as natural sources like wildfires and volcanic ash. The PARKGATE/EAGLE RIVER station's location along a major highway makes it representative of near-road exposures. Monitoring criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters is critical for understanding local air quality dynamics and ensuring compliance with NAAQS. The station's data contributes to the broader EPA AQS network, supporting regional air quality management and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
PARKGATE/EAGLE RIVER is located at 11723 Old Glenn Highway in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in Alaska measure criteria pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as required by the US EPA.
The station is operated by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC).
Data from this station is submitted to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which is used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health advisories.
The location along a major highway allows the station to capture traffic-related emissions, providing data on near-road exposures that are important for understanding urban air quality and health impacts.
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