Paterson Air Monitoring Station, Paterson, New Jersey | Environmental Monitoring

Paterson Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at the Paterson Board of Health in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, which oversees data collection and reporting. The station measures criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess local air quality. As part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, it contributes to national air quality assessments and public reporting through the AirNow program. The station's location in an urban area provides representative data for population exposure and regulatory decision-making. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health by tracking pollutant levels and informing air quality alerts. The data helps identify trends and sources of pollution in the Passaic County region, contributing to broader efforts to reduce emissions and protect vulnerable populations. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity of data for trend analysis and policy evaluation.

Paterson is an urban area in New Jersey with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential sources contributing to air pollution. The monitoring station's location near the Paterson Board of Health provides representative sampling of population exposure. Key pollutants of concern include ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated under the NAAQS. The station's data supports local and state air quality management programs and public health advisories.