Overview
Portland - Lane Middle School (PLM) is an air monitoring station in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Portland - Lane Middle School (PLM) is an operational air monitoring station located at 7200 SE 60th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. It is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring network, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station serves the Portland metropolitan area, a region with diverse industrial and urban emissions. The station operates under the US EPA's regulatory framework for ambient air quality monitoring, which includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at PLM are not detailed, typical stations in Oregon's network monitor ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in a residential area near a middle school provides representative data for population exposure. As part of Oregon's air quality management, PLM supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data from this station helps inform air quality forecasts, health advisories, and emission reduction strategies. The station's long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and understanding of air quality dynamics in the Portland area.
Environmental context
Portland's air quality is influenced by a mix of industrial activities, transportation emissions, and geographic factors such as the Columbia River Gorge. The region faces challenges with ozone and particulate matter, particularly during summer inversions and wildfire seasons. Monitoring stations like PLM are critical for tracking pollutant levels and ensuring compliance with NAAQS. The station's location near a school provides valuable data on exposure in sensitive population areas.
Frequently asked questions
Portland - Lane Middle School (PLM) is located at 7200 SE 60th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as defined by the Clean Air Act.
Portland's air quality is affected by industrial emissions, traffic, and geographic conditions. Monitoring helps track pollutants, issue health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies to protect public health.
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