Overview
Wallkill Wakefern is an air monitoring station in Wallkill, New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
Wallkill Wakefern is an air monitoring station located at 260 Ballard Road in the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York. Operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is December 26, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. As a monitoring site in New York, it contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, which supports regulatory assessments and public health advisories. The station's location in a suburban-industrial area near Wakefern Corporation facilities suggests it may monitor emissions from commercial and transportation sources. Environmental monitoring at this station helps characterize air quality in the Wallkill region, supporting local and state efforts to manage ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants. The data collected informs air quality index reports and regulatory compliance, benefiting community health and environmental policy.
Environmental context
The Wallkill area in Orange County, New York, is characterized by a mix of suburban development, agriculture, and light industry. Air monitoring in this region focuses on criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, which can be influenced by local traffic, industrial activities, and regional transport from the New York City metropolitan area. The station's siting aims to represent typical exposure levels for the surrounding community, supporting the state's compliance with the Clean Air Act and the EPA's monitoring network standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Wallkill Wakefern air monitoring station is located at 260 Ballard Road in the Town of Wallkill, Orange County, New York, United States.
As part of the New York State ambient air quality monitoring network, the station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which manages the state's air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in New York operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and the Clean Air Act, with state implementation plans ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Data from the station is used for regulatory compliance, air quality index reporting, public health advisories, and to inform state and local air quality management strategies.
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