Jan 25, 2010
The US EPA has clearly demonstrated its commitment to improving the near roadside pollution monitoring through its announcement that it has strengthened the standard for NO2- nitrogen dioxide- pollution.  Near roadside air monitors must begin operations by January 1, 2013.

American Ecotech has indicated a readiness to work with all cities with all cities that this announcement impacts (those cities with at least 500,000 residents are those affected by the new rules).  "American Ecotech is experienced in designing, building and installing near roadside air monitoring solutions and we are available to discuss your local challenges" said Andy Tolley - Business Manager.  Call American Ecotech today for assistance (401) 247 0100

Why does NO2 need to be monitored?

NO2 forms from the emissions of cars, trucks and buses, other industrial equipment and power generation facilities.  The final rule is targeted at improving understanding of the NO2 levels through NO2 near roadside monitoring.The final rule introduces a new 1-hour maximum standard for Nitrogen DioxideNO2 at 100 parts per billion (ppb), a level that EPA says will protect millions of Americans from peak short-term exposures.  The short term exposure to near roadside NO2 has been linked to respiratory issues.  The EPA is showing that it takes the health of all Americans seriously.

As is normal with these decisions there are some groups saying the EPA did not go far enough, and others saying they have gone too far.  We believe that it is a great step in the right direction, giving the necessary data to further define the extent of NO2 pollution through near roadside air monitoring.