Overview
11775 Brooks School Rd. is an operational air monitoring station in Fishers, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's air quality network, providing data on ambient air pollutants.
11775 Brooks School Rd. is an air monitoring station located in Fishers, Indiana, within the United States. Operated under the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in assessing compliance with the Clean Air Act and supporting public health protection. The station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which standardizes monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Indiana monitor ozone and PM2.5, with some also tracking meteorological data. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operation. Environmental monitoring in Fishers is important due to the region's mix of urban development and industrial activity. The station helps track air quality trends, support regulatory compliance, and inform the public about local conditions. Data from this station contributes to broader state and national assessments of air quality and environmental health.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Hamilton County, Indiana, an area experiencing suburban growth near Indianapolis. Local air quality concerns include ozone and particulate matter from transportation and regional industrial sources. Monitoring at this site supports the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's efforts to maintain compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provide data for the EPA's Air Quality Index (AQI). The station's location in a residential area helps assess population exposure to air pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 11775 Brooks School Rd. in Fishers, Indiana, United States. It operates within Hamilton County and is part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's air quality monitoring network.
Typical air monitoring stations in Indiana measure criteria pollutants such as ozone (O3), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and sometimes nitrogen dioxide (NO2) or sulfur dioxide (SO2). The station likely follows US EPA monitoring requirements.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, which is responsible for ambient air monitoring across the state.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. It supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to the Air Quality Index (AQI).
The station provides continuous air quality data that helps assess pollution trends, support regulatory decisions, and inform the public. It is part of a statewide network that monitors air quality in urban and suburban areas to protect public health.
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