Overview
Silverton - N James Street and Western Avenue (SJW) is an operational air monitoring station in Silverton, Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data for the local community.
Silverton - N James Street and Western Avenue (SJW) is an air monitoring station located at 447 N James Street in Silverton, Oregon, United States. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is currently operational and contributes to the characterization of air quality in Marion County. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its specific instrumentation. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality operates a network of stations across the state to track pollution trends and inform public health advisories. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in monitoring air quality in Silverton, a city in the Willamette Valley. The region experiences air quality challenges from agricultural activities, wildfires, and urban emissions. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance, public health protection, and community awareness. It also contributes to regional air quality planning and the national Air Quality System (AQS) database.
Environmental context
Silverton is located in the Willamette Valley, an area with a mix of agricultural, industrial, and urban sources of air pollution. The region can experience elevated particulate matter from agricultural burning and wildfires, as well as ozone formation during summer months. The monitoring station's location on N James Street provides representative sampling of local air quality, supporting the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's efforts to track pollutant levels and protect public health. Its data helps inform air quality forecasts and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 447 N James Street in Silverton, Oregon, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Air monitoring in Oregon is governed by the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and regional air quality planning in the Willamette Valley.
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