Overview
Portland - SE Powell Blvd and SE 22nd Ave (PPT) is an operational air monitoring station in Portland, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Portland - SE Powell Blvd and SE 22nd Ave (PPT) is an air monitoring station located at 3500 SE 26th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess ambient air quality. As a station within the US EPA AQS network, it follows standardized methods for measuring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting is designed to be representative of local air quality, typically following EPA siting criteria for population exposure or source impact. Data from this station contributes to regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports public health assessments. The station plays a key role in monitoring air quality in Portland's urban environment, where emissions from transportation, industry, and residential sources can affect local air quality. Continuous data from this station helps inform air quality forecasts, health advisories, and long-term trend analysis, supporting community awareness and environmental management in the region.
Environmental context
Portland's air quality is influenced by a mix of urban sources including vehicle traffic, industrial activities, and residential heating. The station's location near SE Powell Blvd and SE 22nd Ave provides representative monitoring of a busy urban corridor. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and may extend to speciation or meteorological parameters. Siting representativeness is critical for capturing population exposure and source impacts, and reporting continuity ensures reliable data for regulatory compliance and public information.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3500 SE 26th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, following standardized EPA methods.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which is responsible for air quality monitoring across the state.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
Continuous data from this station helps track pollutant levels, issue air quality forecasts and health advisories, and inform long-term trend analysis for urban air quality management in Portland.
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