SBP - Shapleigh Ball Park Air Monitoring Station, Shapleigh, Maine, USA

SBP - Shapleigh Ball Park is an air monitoring station located in Shapleigh, York County, Maine, United States. The facility is operational and managed by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air Quality Control, contributing to the state's ambient air quality surveillance network. The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. As a rural monitoring site, it helps assess background air quality and regional transport of pollutants, complementing urban stations in the region. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends in a rural area of southern Maine. Data from this station aids in compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. Its location near recreational areas like Shapleigh Ball Park underscores the importance of monitoring in community spaces.

The station is situated in a rural setting in York County, Maine, an area characterized by forests, lakes, and low population density. Air quality here is influenced by regional transport from urban centers and occasional wildfire smoke. Monitoring at this site helps characterize background pollutant levels and assess the effectiveness of emission reduction policies. The station's data contributes to the EPA's AQS network, supporting regulatory compliance and public awareness.