The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), requested the DEP perform ambient air sampling in Taylor Borough. The data will help determine effects, if any, on public health in areas surrounding the Alliance Landfill.

DEP has installed and is operating an ambient sampling site located off of Keyser Ave. in Taylor. The station is centrally located (approximately) between the Alliance Landfill, ERSI Landfill, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and other commercial properties adjacent to Keyser Avenue and Union Street.

The equipment at this site collects meteorological data, continuously monitors for hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) and includes a high volume air sampling unit to determine the amount of total suspended particulate and various metals in the air.

DEP staff installed, calibrated, and maintains the sampling equipment and meteorological equipment. The DEP will compile the data on a regular basis and provide it to ATSDR for analysis.

Site Data

Hourly Pollution and Weather Data (SO2, H2S)
Particulate and Metals Data (6/06-12/07)(Excel)