Overview
The White Springs Plant is an air monitoring station in Hamilton County, Florida, operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
The White Springs Plant is an air monitoring station located at 16489 SE County Road 137 in Hamilton County, Florida, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District. The station is operational and contributes to the assessment of air quality in the region. As an air monitoring station, the White Springs Plant measures criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's data supports the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks air pollution trends and helps inform public health advisories. The station's siting is representative of the local area, capturing emissions from nearby industrial and agricultural sources. The White Springs Plant plays a key role in environmental monitoring for Hamilton County and the surrounding region. Its data helps regulatory agencies assess air quality, identify pollution sources, and implement control measures. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity of air quality records, which are essential for trend analysis and policy development.
Environmental context
The White Springs Plant operates in a rural area of Hamilton County, Florida, where air quality can be influenced by agricultural activities, such as crop burning and fertilizer application, as well as local industrial sources. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide helps assess compliance with NAAQS. Its data contributes to the EPA's AQS network, supporting regional air quality management and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The White Springs Plant is located at 16489 SE County Road 137 in Hamilton County, Florida, United States.
The White Springs Plant is an air monitoring station that measures ambient air quality, including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the EPA's Air Quality System network.
The White Springs Plant is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northeast District.
The White Springs Plant operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network.
The White Springs Plant provides continuous air quality data that helps assess pollution levels, protect public health, and support regulatory compliance in Hamilton County and the surrounding region.
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