Overview
Yulee Air Monitoring Station in Florida, operated by FDEP, monitors ambient air quality in Nassau County. It provides data on criteria pollutants to support EPA regulatory compliance.
Yulee is an Air Monitoring Station located at 96160 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida, within Nassau County. Operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks ambient air pollution levels across the United States. The station collects data on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as per EPA standards. Its last reported sample date was February 14, 2020, indicating ongoing monitoring activities. The station's siting is representative of suburban air quality in northeastern Florida, contributing to regional air quality assessments. Environmental monitoring at Yulee supports public health protection by providing data used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This information helps local and state agencies develop strategies to reduce air pollution and mitigate health risks for the community.
Environmental context
Yulee's location in northeastern Florida places it in a region influenced by both urban emissions from nearby Jacksonville and natural sources like coastal aerosols. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants is essential for assessing compliance with EPA NAAQS. Its data contributes to the state's air quality index and supports regulatory decisions for industrial and transportation sectors.
Frequently asked questions
The Yulee Air Monitoring Station is located at 96160 Nassau Place, Yulee, Florida 32097, in Nassau County.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, depending on its equipment configuration.
The station is operated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Data from Yulee helps determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the US EPA, informing local and state air quality management plans.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting.
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