Overview
Turner - Cascade Junior High School (CJH) is an air monitoring station in Turner, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
Turner - Cascade Junior High School (CJH) is an air monitoring station located at 10226 Marion Road in Turner, Oregon, United States. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is situated in Marion County, a region with a mix of agricultural, industrial, and urban influences. The station collects air quality data to track criteria pollutants and other parameters, contributing to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database. As part of Oregon's monitoring network, it helps assess regional air quality trends and supports public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Environmental monitoring at this location is significant for understanding air quality in the Willamette Valley, which can experience elevated particulate matter from agricultural activities and occasional wildfire smoke. The data supports regulatory compliance and community awareness, aiding in the protection of public health and the environment.
Environmental context
The Turner - Cascade Junior High School station monitors ambient air quality in the Willamette Valley, a region with diverse emission sources including agriculture, transportation, and industry. The station's siting is representative of suburban exposure, providing data on criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter. This monitoring supports the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's efforts to maintain compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform local air quality management decisions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 10226 Marion Road in Turner, Oregon, United States, within Marion County.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, it measures criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess ambient air quality, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Air monitoring in Oregon is governed by the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The Willamette Valley has diverse emission sources including agriculture and transportation, and can experience elevated particulate matter from wildfires, making monitoring critical for public health and regulatory compliance.
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