Overview
Portland - Benson Polytechnic High School (PBH) is an operational air monitoring station in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Portland - Benson Polytechnic High School (PBH) is an air monitoring station located at 546 NE 12th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. It is part of the United States' extensive ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for public health assessments. The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, a state agency responsible for environmental regulation and monitoring. As part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), it measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's urban location in Portland's Lloyd District ensures representative sampling of population exposure. Portland's air quality is influenced by transportation, industrial activities, and geographic factors like the Columbia River Gorge. Monitoring at PBH helps track regional trends, support air quality forecasting, and inform regulatory decisions. The data contributes to national assessments and public reporting through the AirNow program.
Environmental context
The Portland - Benson Polytechnic High School station monitors urban air quality in a city with a mix of industrial, residential, and commercial sources. Its siting in a school zone provides representative exposure data for sensitive populations. The station's parameters likely include criteria pollutants under the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supporting compliance and health studies. Oregon's air quality is generally good but faces challenges from wildfires and transportation emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 546 NE 12th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA.
As part of the EPA's Air Quality System, it measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring in Portland helps track pollution from transportation, industry, and wildfires, supporting public health advisories and regulatory compliance with federal standards.
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