This map returns an inventory of stationary sources of air pollution based on origin coordinates, radius, and pollutant. To learn more about using this product, and other features of this product, click the help [?] icon on the lower right corner of the map.
Making a query
An air pollution query is made by defining the following:
Once submitted, the results are returned on a now populated map, an interactive grid view, and an optional raw CSV format. If no results are returned, increasing the search radius and/or reducing the minimum threshold of emissions may be helpful.
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Coordinates and conversion
This map uses WGS84 coordinates in decimal degrees. Whether or not the specific coordinates of interest are available to you, it is good practice to zoom into the area of interest, and verify the coordinates being queried. Oftentimes individual stacks can be seen when zoomed into larger scale aerial imagery. Coordinates can be converted through several online tools including this one: https://www.ngs.noaa.gov/NCAT/