Overview
ROCK HILL WATER Treatment PLANT (ROOF) is an air monitoring station in Rock Hill, South Carolina, operated by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
ROCK HILL WATER Treatment PLANT (ROOF) is an operational air monitoring station located on Cherry Road at the water treatment plant in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This facility is part of the broader environmental monitoring network managed by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, contributing to the state's air quality surveillance. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor a subset of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location at a water treatment plant provides a representative urban background site. Air monitoring stations like this one play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and trends. Data from this station supports local and state air quality management decisions, helps identify pollution sources, and informs the public about air quality conditions in the Rock Hill area.
Environmental context
Rock Hill is located in York County, South Carolina, an area with a mix of urban development and industrial activity. Air quality monitoring in this region focuses on criteria pollutants from transportation, power generation, and manufacturing. The station's placement at a water treatment plant offers a representative urban background site, helping to assess general air quality exposure for the community.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on Cherry Road at the water treatment plant in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA.
The station is operated by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
Typical air monitoring stations in South Carolina measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide under the EPA's AQS network.
The EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) sets standards for monitoring criteria pollutants, siting requirements, and data reporting to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring helps track pollutant levels from local sources like traffic and industry, protecting public health and supporting air quality management decisions in the region.
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