Overview
Portland - Reed College Warehouse (PRC) is an air monitoring station in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Portland - Reed College Warehouse (PRC) is an operational air monitoring station located at 5405 SE 28th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. It is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring network, which feeds data into the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station supports ambient air quality surveillance in the Portland metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as is typical for urban monitoring stations in the United States. The Oregon DEQ maintains a network of stations to ensure representative siting and continuous reporting. Portland's air quality is influenced by urban emissions, industrial activity, and geographic factors like the Columbia River Gorge. This station provides critical data for public health advisories and regulatory compliance, supporting community awareness and environmental management in the region.
Environmental context
The station's location in southeast Portland provides representative monitoring for a mixed residential and industrial area. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants (O3, PM2.5, NO2) and meteorological parameters. Siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure data representativeness. Continuous reporting supports real-time air quality indices and long-term trend analysis.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 5405 SE 28th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, along with meteorological parameters.
The US EPA sets ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act and requires state agencies to operate monitoring networks that meet siting, quality assurance, and reporting requirements. Data from stations like this are used for compliance and public health.
Portland's air quality is affected by urban emissions, industrial sources, and geographic conditions. Continuous monitoring helps protect public health, inform regulatory actions, and track long-term trends in air pollution.
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