South Fayette Air Monitoring Station, McDonald, Pennsylvania | USA Environmental Monitoring

South Fayette is an air monitoring station located at 3640 Old Oakdale Rd in McDonald, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. The station is part of the local air quality monitoring network managed by the Allegheny County Health Department, contributing to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). It serves the South Fayette Township area and the greater Pittsburgh region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As a typical state/local air monitoring station (SLAMS), it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The last reported sample date was March 31, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in southwestern Pennsylvania is critical due to the region's industrial history and complex topography that can trap pollutants. The South Fayette station helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports public health advisories. Its data contributes to regional air quality assessments and informs local environmental management decisions.

South Fayette operates within the US EPA's AQS network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants. The station's siting in a suburban area near Pittsburgh provides representative data for population exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone and particulate matter, essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS. Reporting continuity through the Allegheny County Health Department ensures consistent data flow to federal databases.