The goal of the project is to address air quality concerns, particularly PM2.5 and other national ambient air quality standard (naaqs) pollutants in and near communities with environmental justice…

This $440,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) supports the State of Delaware, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) in addressing air quality concerns in communities with environmental justice concerns. The key activities include:

1. Deploying air sensors and collecting samples to evaluate major air pollutants and volatile organic compounds in the Route 9 corridor of Delaware.
2. Comparing the corridor data to the EPA's existing air monitoring network to validate the sensor data and test the representativeness of the monitoring network.
3. Conducting outreach efforts to engage the Route 9 corridor communities.

The project aims to determine if there are significant differences in pollutant concentrations between the Route 9 community and the EPA's broader monitoring network. The direct beneficiaries include Route 9 corridor residents, New Castle County residents, state/local officials, public health, and the environment. Deliverables include annual and final reports summarizing the findings. The award period runs from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2027.

The goal of the project is to address air quality concerns, particularly PM2.5 and other national ambient air quality standard (naaqs) pollutants in and near communities with environmental justice concerns. Activities:the project will 1) deploy air sensors and collect air samples to evaluate major pollutants and volatile organic compounds in the route 9 corridor; 2) compare data to collocated sensors and sampling performed at AQ's MLK ncore/pams site in wilmington, DE to provide quality assurance for the sensors and to test the air monitoring network's representativeness; and 3) provide outreach efforts to route 9 corridor communities.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:deliverables for this project include annual and final reports. This study is expected to determine if there is a significant difference in pollutant concentrations detected in the route 9 community VS DAQ's monitoring network. Direct beneficiaries of this program include residents in the upper 9 corridor, new castle county residents, state and local officials, human health and the environment, and the general public.