St. Pete Midtown Air Monitoring Station, Saint Petersburg, Florida

St. Pete Midtown is an air monitoring station located at 1323 21st Street South in Saint Petersburg, Florida, within Pinellas County. The station is part of the local air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Pinellas County Department Of Environmental Management. It contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in Florida measure ozone and PM2.5, with some also tracking meteorological conditions. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. St. Pete Midtown serves the Saint Petersburg community by providing data used for air quality index reporting, public health advisories, and regulatory compliance. Its location in a mixed residential and commercial area helps assess population exposure to air pollutants. The data supports local environmental management and contributes to regional air quality planning in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.

Saint Petersburg is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, a region with a subtropical climate that influences air quality patterns. The area experiences high ozone levels during warm months due to increased sunlight and vehicle emissions. Pinellas County is densely populated, with significant traffic and industrial activity, making air monitoring critical for public health. The station's urban siting provides representative data for population exposure, though additional monitoring in industrial zones would enhance coverage of local emission sources.