Overview
Salem - Oregon State Hospital (SSH) is an operational air monitoring station in Salem, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Salem - Oregon State Hospital (SSH) is an air monitoring station located at 2600 Center Street NE in Salem, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's monitoring network and is currently operational. It plays a role in the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's technical specifications include a last sample date of June 30, 2025, indicating recent data collection. The station's location in a hospital area may provide representative urban background data for Salem. Environmental monitoring at this site supports public health by tracking air quality trends in Marion County. The data collected helps inform local air quality management and regulatory decisions. Salem's location in the Willamette Valley can experience inversions that trap pollutants, making continuous monitoring important for community health.
Environmental context
The Salem area, located in the Willamette Valley, faces air quality challenges from wood smoke, vehicle emissions, and industrial sources. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality operates this station to monitor criteria pollutants under the Clean Air Act. The station's siting near a hospital provides representative data for urban exposure, supporting the US EPA AQS network's goal of assessing population-level air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2600 Center Street NE in Salem, Oregon, United States, on the grounds of the Oregon State Hospital.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide as part of the Oregon DEQ network.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and contributes data to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which supports National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance.
Salem's location in the Willamette Valley can experience temperature inversions that trap pollutants, making continuous monitoring essential for public health and regulatory compliance.
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