Winegard Elementary School Air Monitoring Station, Orlando, Florida

Winegard Elementary School is an air monitoring station located at 7055 Winegard Road in Orlando, Florida, United States. Operated by the Orange County Environmental Protection Division, this station is part of the broader network of air quality monitoring sites that support regulatory compliance and public health protection in the region. The station operates under the framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical elementary school stations monitor ozone and particulate matter to assess community exposure. The station's last reported sample date was January 16, 2020, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of Florida's air monitoring network, this station helps characterize air quality in a suburban area of Orlando, a city with significant traffic and urban emissions. The data supports local health advisories and informs regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act. Continuous operation ensures long-term trend analysis for environmental management.

Orlando's air quality is influenced by vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal weather patterns. Monitoring stations like Winegard Elementary School provide critical data on criteria pollutants, helping to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a residential area offers representative sampling for population exposure, supporting public health protection and regulatory decision-making.