Overview
University of New Orleans is an operational air monitoring station in New Orleans, Louisiana, reporting to US EPA Region 6. It contributes to the national air quality surveillance network.
The University of New Orleans air monitoring station is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within the United States. It is part of the national network of ambient air quality monitors operated under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is operational and reports to US EPA Region 6, which oversees air quality in the south-central United States. As an air monitoring station, it measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, often placed in urban or suburban settings to capture population exposure. The station plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in New Orleans, a city with industrial activity including petrochemical refining and port operations. Data from this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on air pollution impacts in the Gulf Coast region.
Environmental context
New Orleans is located in the Mississippi River Delta, an area with significant industrial emissions from petrochemical plants, refineries, and maritime traffic. The city's subtropical climate, with high temperatures and humidity, can exacerbate ozone formation. Air monitoring stations like this one are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and protecting public health, particularly for vulnerable populations. The station's urban location provides representative data for population exposure assessment.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the University of New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
As part of the US EPA network, it likely measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead.
The station reports to US EPA Region 6, which oversees air quality monitoring in the south-central United States.
US EPA sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants, and monitoring stations must follow siting and measurement protocols to ensure data representativeness and accuracy.
Data from stations like this help track pollution levels, issue air quality alerts, and inform regulatory actions to reduce exposure, especially for sensitive groups such as children and the elderly.
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