Overview
UXBRIDGE is an air monitoring station in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data for the Worcester County area.
UXBRIDGE is an air monitoring station located at 366 E Hartford Dr in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States. Operated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Quality Control, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves the Worcester County region, contributing to the assessment of air pollution levels and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station collects air quality data on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The Massachusetts DEP operates a network of monitoring stations to track air quality trends and ensure public health protection. The last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. As a fixed monitoring site, UXBRIDGE provides representative data for the local area. Its location in a suburban setting helps characterize air quality impacts from transportation and regional sources. The data supports regulatory compliance, public reporting via the Air Quality Index (AQI), and research on air pollution trends in Massachusetts.
Environmental context
The UXBRIDGE station monitors ambient air quality in a mixed suburban and rural area of south-central Massachusetts. The region experiences seasonal variations in ozone and particulate matter, influenced by local traffic, residential heating, and regional transport from urban centers. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with EPA NAAQS and supports state air quality management plans. The station's data contributes to the broader Massachusetts air monitoring network, which includes sites in urban, suburban, and rural settings to capture spatial variability.
Frequently asked questions
The UXBRIDGE air monitoring station is located at 366 E Hartford Dr, Uxbridge, Massachusetts, United States.
The UXBRIDGE station measures ambient air quality, likely including criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, as part of the Massachusetts DEP network.
The station is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality Control.
Air monitoring in Massachusetts operates under the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Air Quality System (AQS) for data reporting.
The station provides local air quality data used for compliance assessment, public health advisories via the Air Quality Index, and state air quality planning.
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