Overview
Union City High School Air Monitoring Station in Union City, New Jersey, is an operational facility that monitors ambient air quality as part of the state's environmental network.
Union City High School Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at 2500 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Union City, New Jersey. It is part of the broader air monitoring network managed by the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, contributing to the state's ambient air quality surveillance. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria 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 New Jersey track multiple pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location at a high school provides representative sampling of population exposure in a dense urban setting. As part of New Jersey's air monitoring network, this station plays a key role in protecting public health and informing regulatory decisions. Continuous data from such stations support air quality index reporting and help identify pollution trends in the New York metropolitan area. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to regional air quality management and environmental policy development.
Environmental context
Union City is a densely populated urban area in Hudson County, New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan region. The local environmental context is shaped by high traffic density, industrial activities, and residential emissions, making air quality monitoring critical. The station's siting at a high school provides representative exposure data for sensitive populations. Monitoring criteria pollutants helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2500 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in Union City, New Jersey, USA.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, as part of the US EPA's AQS network.
The station is operated under the New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection, which manages the state's air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in New Jersey follows the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Union City's dense urban environment with traffic and industrial sources makes air monitoring essential for protecting public health and ensuring compliance with air quality standards.
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