Overview
Sloss Shuttlesworth is an operational air monitoring station in Birmingham, Alabama, part of the US EPA AQS network. It provides ambient air quality data for Jefferson County.
Sloss Shuttlesworth is an air monitoring station located at 4113 Shuttlesworth Drive in Birmingham, Alabama. Operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, this station is part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the country. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, often placed in urban or suburban settings to capture population exposure. As part of the Birmingham metropolitan area, Sloss Shuttlesworth contributes to understanding air quality trends in a region with industrial and transportation emissions. Data from this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on air pollution impacts. The station's operational status ensures continuity of monitoring, which is critical for tracking long-term air quality changes.
Environmental context
Birmingham, Alabama, has a history of industrial activity, including steel production and manufacturing, which can influence local air quality. The Sloss Shuttlesworth station monitors criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS and to inform the public about air quality conditions. Its location in an urban area helps capture emissions from traffic and industry, providing data essential for health studies and regulatory actions.
Frequently asked questions
Sloss Shuttlesworth is located at 4113 Shuttlesworth Drive in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
As part of the EPA AQS network, Sloss Shuttlesworth typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following NAAQS standards.
The reporting agency for Sloss Shuttlesworth is Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and reporting under the EPA AQS framework.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Birmingham has a history of industrial emissions and traffic, making air monitoring critical for assessing compliance with air quality standards, protecting public health, and informing local environmental policies.
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