EPA Region 1 Laboratory Ambient Air Monitoring Studies
Technical Services
- Certify federal, state, local and private ambient air monitoring laboratory standards.*
- Provide technical assistance/guidance to establish methods and procedures.
- Conduct field performance audits at approved air monitoring stations.
- Operate EPA New England's in house, ambient air monitoring station.
*Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME) uses the most accurate reference standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Target Pollutants
| Pollutant | Reference Standard Name |
|---|---|
| Ozone | O3 |
| Carbon Monoxide | CO |
| Sulfur Dioxide | SO2 |
| Oxides of Nitrogen | NO-NO2-NOx |
| Particulate Matter | PM10 & PM2.5 |