Overview
Salladasburg is an operational air monitoring station in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants and suppor
Salladasburg is an air monitoring station located at 3490 PA-287 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County. Operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station provides critical data on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for six criteria pollutants. Monitoring stations like Salladasburg follow standardized siting criteria to ensure data representativeness. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection manages a network of stations across the state, with Salladasburg serving the Jersey Shore area. The station's last reported sample date is July 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at Salladasburg helps assess air quality trends in central Pennsylvania, a region influenced by both urban emissions from nearby cities and agricultural activities. The data supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions. By contributing to the AQS database, the station aids in tracking long-term air quality improvements and identifying areas needing additional pollution control measures.
Environmental context
The Salladasburg station monitors air quality in a mixed rural and suburban area of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The region's air quality is influenced by local sources such as vehicle emissions, agricultural activities, and occasional industrial contributions from nearby manufacturing. The station's data helps assess compliance with EPA standards for ozone and particulate matter, which are key concerns in the Mid-Atlantic region due to transported pollution and local emissions. Its siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representative sampling of ambient air conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The Salladasburg air monitoring station is located at 3490 PA-287 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, within Lycoming County, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, the station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and others to assess ambient air quality and ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), which manages a statewide network of air quality monitoring stations.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow EPA siting criteria and quality assurance procedures to ensure data accuracy and representativeness.
The station provides continuous data on pollutant levels, which is used by the PA DEP and EPA to track air quality trends, issue health advisories, and develop strategies to reduce pollution in the region.
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