Overview
Portland - McDaniel High School (PMS) is an air monitoring station in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA AQS network.
Portland - McDaniel High School (PMS) is an operational air monitoring station located at 2735 NE 82nd Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. It is part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which collects ambient air quality data across the country. The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, a state agency responsible for environmental protection. As an AQS monitoring site, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its specific instrumentation. The station's location in a residential and commercial area near a high school provides representative data for population exposure. The Oregon DEQ follows EPA quality assurance and control procedures to ensure data accuracy and continuity. The station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network, supporting regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and providing data for public health advisories. Its location in Portland, a major urban center in the Pacific Northwest, helps track air quality trends influenced by transportation, industry, and seasonal wildfires. This data is essential for assessing community exposure and developing air quality management strategies.
Environmental context
Portland's air quality is influenced by a mix of urban emissions, including vehicle traffic, industrial activities, and seasonal wildfire smoke. The McDaniel High School station provides critical data on criteria pollutants, helping to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its siting in a mixed-use area ensures representative monitoring of population exposure. The station's reporting continuity supports long-term trend analysis and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2735 NE 82nd Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its instrumentation.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), a state agency responsible for environmental protection and air quality management.
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 standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting.
Air monitoring in Portland helps track pollution from traffic, industry, and seasonal wildfires, ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards and protecting public health through data-driven advisories.
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