Overview
Sawgrass Lake Park (Near-Road) is an air monitoring station in Saint Petersburg, Florida, operated by Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management. It is part of the NEAR ROAD network, providing data on criteria pollutants and meteorology.
Sawgrass Lake Park (Near-Road) is an air monitoring station located in Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States. Operated by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management, it is part of the NEAR ROAD network, which focuses on monitoring air quality near major roadways to assess traffic-related pollution. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, along with meteorological parameters. As a near-road site, it provides representative data on pollutant concentrations in areas with high traffic density, helping to evaluate exposure risks for nearby populations. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health assessments and regulatory compliance in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. The data collected helps inform local air quality management strategies and contributes to regional and national air quality trends. The station's location in Pinellas County, a densely populated area with significant traffic, underscores its importance in understanding urban air pollution dynamics.
Environmental context
The station's near-road siting is designed to capture pollutant gradients from traffic emissions, which are a major source of urban air pollution. In Florida, air quality monitoring is regulated under the Clean Air Act, with state implementation plans managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The station's data supports the EPA's AQS network, which tracks compliance with NAAQS for criteria pollutants. Parameter coverage includes both primary pollutants and meteorological variables, ensuring comprehensive assessment of local air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 6853 25th Street N., Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702, United States, within Pinellas County.
As a near-road station, it monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Near-road stations assess air quality in areas with high traffic density to evaluate exposure risks and support compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides data for local air quality management, helps track trends in traffic-related pollution, and supports state implementation plans under the Clean Air Act.
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