Overview
Pitt Agri. Center is an operational air monitoring station in Pitt County, North Carolina, operated by the North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Pitt Agri. Center is an air monitoring station located at 403 Government Circle in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. The station is operational and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects data on criteria pollutants and other parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. Typical air monitoring stations in North Carolina measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date was June 29, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of the state network, Pitt Agri. Center supports air quality management and public health protection in the region. Its data helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality forecasts. The station's location in a rural area provides representative background measurements for the region.
Environmental context
Pitt County is located in the coastal plain of North Carolina, with a mix of agricultural and urban areas. Air quality monitoring in this region is important due to potential contributions from agricultural emissions, vehicle traffic, and industrial sources. The station's data helps characterize regional air quality and supports the state's efforts to meet EPA standards for criteria pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
Pitt Agri. Center is located at 403 Government Circle in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States.
As part of the North Carolina air monitoring network, Pitt Agri. Center likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ).
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that helps assess compliance with NAAQS, supports air quality forecasting, and informs public health advisories in the region.
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