Overview
Susan Wagner HS is an air monitoring station in New York City, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air quality monitoring.
Susan Wagner HS is an operational air monitoring station located at Susan Wagner High School in the Staten Island borough of New York City, New York, United States. The station is part of the state-level ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which feeds data into the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). As a fixed-site monitor, it provides localized air quality measurements for the Richmond County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in the NYSDEC network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting at a high school ensures representativeness of population exposure in a residential area of Staten Island. Environmental monitoring at this location supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels in a densely populated urban environment. Data from Susan Wagner HS contributes to air quality index (AQI) reporting, regulatory compliance assessments, and long-term trend analysis for the New York metropolitan area. The station plays a role in identifying pollution sources and informing local air quality management strategies.
Environmental context
New York City's air quality is influenced by emissions from transportation, industrial activities, and building heating. The Susan Wagner HS station provides critical data on pollutant concentrations in a residential area of Staten Island, helping to assess population exposure. Monitoring at this site supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to the EPA's AQS database, which is used for regulatory decisions and public health advisories. The station's location near a school ensures representative sampling of urban background air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Susan Wagner HS air monitoring station is located at Susan Wagner High School, 1200 Manor Road near Brielle Avenue, in the Staten Island borough of New York City, New York, United States.
Typical urban air monitoring stations in the NYSDEC network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Data from Susan Wagner HS is submitted to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informing public health advisories.
Air monitoring in New York operates under the US Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, with NYSDEC overseeing state-level monitoring. Stations like Susan Wagner HS are part of the EPA AQS network, which tracks criteria pollutants and supports air quality management.
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