Overview
White Plains Air Monitoring Station in New York, operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, provides ambient air quality data for Westchester County. The station supports regulatory compliance and public health monitorin
White Plains Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at the White Plains Pump Station on Orchard Street in White Plains, New York. It is part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to assess regional air quality. The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program, which mandates standardized methods for measuring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. Data from this station contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a suburban-urban interface provides representative sampling for population exposure assessments. As part of New York's extensive monitoring network, White Plains plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in the Lower Hudson Valley. The data collected helps inform public health advisories, emission reduction strategies, and regional planning efforts. Continuous operation ensures long-term datasets valuable for climate and epidemiological studies.
Environmental context
White Plains is situated in Westchester County, a suburban area north of New York City with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial sources. The station's location near transportation corridors and urban centers allows it to capture emissions from vehicles and stationary sources. Monitoring criteria pollutants here is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and protecting sensitive populations, including children and the elderly. The station's data also supports regional haze and ozone transport studies.
Frequently asked questions
The White Plains Air Monitoring Station is located at 240 Orchard Street, White Plains, New York, within the White Plains Pump Station facility.
As part of the New York State DEC network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, following EPA methods.
The station is operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
The station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and support state implementation plans.
White Plains is a densely populated suburban area with traffic and industrial sources. Monitoring helps protect public health by tracking pollutant levels and informing air quality alerts and policy decisions.
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