PM10S Moved from Holabird E.S. to Broening Hwy Fire Station #50 - Baltimore Air Monitoring Station

PM10S Moved from Holabird E.S. to Broening Hwy Fire Station #50 is an air monitoring station located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). It is situated at a Baltimore City fire station, providing representative sampling of urban air quality. The station's primary focus is on PM10 (particulate matter with diameter ≤10 micrometers), a criteria pollutant linked to respiratory health effects. The reporting agency is Research Triangle Institute in RTP, NC, which manages data collection and quality assurance. As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to long-term trend analysis and regulatory reporting under the Clean Air Act. This monitoring station plays a key role in Baltimore's air quality management, supporting public health advisories and emission reduction strategies. Its location in an urban area helps assess population exposure to particulate pollution. The data generated aids local and federal agencies in evaluating the effectiveness of air quality policies.

Baltimore's air quality is influenced by industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and port activities. PM10 monitoring is critical due to the city's urban density and proximity to major transportation corridors. The station's siting at a fire station ensures representative sampling of local conditions, supporting compliance with NAAQS. Continuous monitoring helps track trends and inform public health interventions.