Overview
White Springs is an operational air monitoring station in Florida, United States, operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data for the Northeast District.
White Springs is an air monitoring station located in Hamilton County, Florida, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Northeast District. It serves the community of White Springs and surrounding areas, contributing to the assessment of air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS). It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as required by the Clean Air Act. The last reported sample date is January 28, 2022, indicating recent activity. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. Environmental monitoring in this region is important due to the mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential sources. The data collected supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. As part of the Florida DEP network, White Springs helps track air quality trends and inform policy decisions.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of northern Florida, where air quality can be influenced by agricultural activities, local industries, and long-range transport of pollutants. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter is essential for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location provides representative data for the region, supporting the state's air quality management program.
Frequently asked questions
The White Springs air monitoring station is located at Southeast CR 137, White Springs, Florida 32096, in Hamilton County, United States.
The station is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District.
As part of the EPA's Air Quality System network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and others as required by the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting.
The station provides ambient air quality data that helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards, supports public health protection, and informs state and local air quality management decisions.
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