Overview
Portland - Winterhaven Elementary (PWS) is an operational 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 - Winterhaven Elementary (PWS) is an air monitoring station located at 3830 SE 14th Avenue in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for public health assessments. The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, a key agency in the state's environmental regulatory framework. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), it monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure air quality standards are met. The station's urban siting in Portland provides representative data for population exposure. This monitoring station plays a vital role in tracking air quality trends in the Portland metropolitan area. Its data supports regulatory decisions, public advisories, and research on air pollution impacts. The station's operational status ensures continuous reporting to the national network.
Environmental context
Portland, Oregon, experiences a mix of urban and industrial emissions, with air quality influenced by transportation, manufacturing, and seasonal wildfires. The Winterhaven Elementary station is strategically located to monitor population exposure in a residential area. Its data contributes to the EPA AQS network, which tracks criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter. The station's siting representativeness is important for understanding local air quality dynamics and supporting public health interventions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3830 SE 14th 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 Air Quality System, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters.
Data from this station is reported to the EPA Air Quality System, which is used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health advisories.
The station's location in a residential area provides representative data on population exposure to urban air pollution, supporting local air quality management and research.
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