Wade Air Monitoring Station, Cumberland County, North Carolina | US EPA AQS Network

Wade is an air monitoring station located at 7112 Covington Lane in Wade, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated under the oversight of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it plays a role in assessing local air pollution levels and supporting compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's technical specifications include a last reported sample date of November 1, 2021, indicating recent operational activity. While the specific parameters measured are not detailed in the available data, typical air monitoring stations in North Carolina measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality conditions. Wade's location in Cumberland County places it in a region with a mix of urban and rural influences, including transportation corridors and agricultural activities. The data collected supports public health assessments and informs regulatory actions. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which provides essential data for air quality management and research.

Wade Air Monitoring Station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants to protect public health and the environment. The station's location in Cumberland County, North Carolina, is influenced by local emission sources such as vehicle traffic, industrial activities, and agriculture. Monitoring data from this station helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports regional air quality management efforts, including the identification of pollution trends and the effectiveness of control strategies.