Overview
Portland - North Coast Electric (PNC) 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 Air Quality System network.
Portland - North Coast Electric (PNC) is an air monitoring station located at 625 N Thompson Street in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The station is operational and contributes to regional air quality surveillance. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of the Oregon DEQ network, it likely measures a subset of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's urban location in Portland provides representative data for population exposure. Portland - North Coast Electric (PNC) supports environmental management by providing continuous air quality data used for public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Its location in an industrial and residential area helps characterize local air quality impacts. The data contributes to regional trend analysis and informs emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Portland, a city with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential zones. Air quality in the area can be influenced by traffic emissions, industrial activities, and seasonal weather patterns. Monitoring at this site helps track criteria pollutants and supports the Oregon DEQ's efforts to maintain compliance with NAAQS. The data is used for public reporting and to inform local air quality management decisions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 625 N Thompson Street in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Oregon 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 standards for monitoring methods and data reporting.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance assessments, and long-term trend analysis for the Portland region.
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