Overview
United Avenue is an operational air monitoring station in Atlanta, Georgia, operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
United Avenue is an air monitoring station located at 945 East United Ave., Atlanta, Georgia, within Fulton County. It is part of the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which operates under the US EPA's regulatory framework for ambient air quality monitoring. The station is operational and contributes to the national Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing data on criteria pollutants and other parameters. The station operates within the context of the US EPA's ambient air monitoring regulations, which require siting representativeness and adherence to federal reference methods. As part of the Georgia network, it supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health assessments. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in Atlanta, a major urban center in the southeastern United States, the station monitors air quality in a region with significant transportation and industrial emissions. Its data supports local and state air quality management efforts, including attainment status determinations and public reporting through the AirNow platform. The station's role is critical for understanding urban air pollution trends and protecting public health.
Environmental context
The station monitors ambient air quality in Atlanta, a city with a mix of mobile source emissions, industrial activity, and residential areas. Its siting is representative of urban background or near-road conditions, depending on specific objectives. The Georgia Ambient Monitoring Program follows EPA guidelines for parameter coverage, including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. Reporting continuity is maintained through regular sampling and data submission to the AQS database.
Frequently asked questions
The United Avenue air monitoring station is located at 945 East United Ave., Atlanta, Georgia, 30316, in Fulton County.
As part of the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Georgia Air Protection Branch Ambient Monitoring Program, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow federal reference methods for siting and measurement to ensure data quality and comparability.
The station provides continuous data used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards, inform public health advisories, and support air quality planning in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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