Overview
SWPS LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET is an air monitoring station in Baltimore, Maryland, operated by the Maryland Department of the Environment. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
SWPS LAT/LONG POINT IS OF SAMPLING INLET is an operational air monitoring station located at the Southwestern Police Station on Fonthill Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The station is part of the Maryland Department of the Environment's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the state network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, following EPA-approved methods. The siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, ensuring data reflects local air quality. Baltimore's air quality is influenced by urban emissions from transportation, industry, and residential sources. This station provides critical data for assessing compliance with NAAQS and informing public health advisories. The data supports air quality management and research in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The station is located in an urban area of Baltimore, where air quality is affected by vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and residential heating. Monitoring criteria pollutants helps track compliance with NAAQS and assess population exposure. The station's data contributes to regional air quality trends and supports the development of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the Southwestern Police Station on Fonthill Street in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the Maryland Department of the Environment, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the US 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 data to assess compliance with NAAQS, track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories in the Baltimore area.
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