AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT ELEMENT

Bureau of Air Monitoring

The Bureau of Air Monitoring (BAM) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the State’s ambient air monitoring network for federal criteria air containments and some air toxics.  The primary use of the data from the network is to determine the levels of air pollution to which the public is being exposed, and to notify the public when unhealthy conditions exist.  Data is provided to news outlets and is also available at http://www.njaqinow.net.  Data are also used to assess the need for, and the effectiveness of, air pollution control strategies. Air quality data is the basis for determining which areas of the state are in compliance with national and state ambient air quality standards and for determining overall trends in air pollution levels.

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