Overview
Portland - SW Idaho St & SW 55th Dr is an 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, monitoring criteria pollutants to assess regional a
Portland - SW Idaho St & SW 55th Dr is an air monitoring station located at 5730 SW Idaho Street 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 provides standardized air quality data across the United States. The station contributes to the monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's air quality monitoring program. Typical air monitoring stations in this region use federal reference methods or equivalent technologies to measure pollutant concentrations. The data collected helps inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, the station's location in a residential area suggests a focus on community-scale exposure monitoring. This monitoring station plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in Portland, a city with a mix of urban, industrial, and transportation-related emissions. The data supports local air quality management and provides the public with real-time information through the Air Quality Index. By contributing to the national monitoring network, the station helps ensure that Oregon meets federal air quality standards and protects public health.
Environmental context
Portland's air quality is influenced by a combination of vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and geographic factors such as the Columbia River Gorge, which can trap pollutants. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality operates a network of monitoring stations to track criteria pollutants and support compliance with the Clean Air Act. This station's location in a residential area provides representative data for population exposure assessment, which is critical for health-based regulations and public advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 5730 SW Idaho Street in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, this station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide 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 air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in Oregon operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality ensures compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and reports data to the EPA.
The station provides real-time air quality data used to calculate the Air Quality Index (AQI), which informs the public about health risks from air pollution. This data supports regulatory actions and public health advisories in the Portland area.
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