Overview
19th & Burt is an operational air monitoring station in Omaha, Nebraska, operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department. It contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
19th & Burt is an air monitoring station located at 701 Florence Blvd in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department, the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is March 31, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. As an urban monitoring site, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's location in a mixed residential-industrial area of Omaha provides representative data for population exposure assessments. Environmental monitoring in Nebraska is supported by state and local agencies, with the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department playing a key role in public health protection. Data from stations like 19th & Burt inform air quality indices, regulatory compliance, and community health studies. The station's continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and helps evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
The station is situated in an urban environment in Omaha, where air quality is influenced by transportation, industrial activities, and residential emissions. Monitoring in this area helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports public health advisories. The Omaha-Douglas County Health Department's involvement ensures local relevance and data accessibility for community and regulatory use.
Frequently asked questions
The 19th & Burt air monitoring station is located at 701 Florence Blvd in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
The station is operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department, which is responsible for local air quality monitoring and public health protection.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters are not publicly listed.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The department uses data from stations like 19th & Burt to calculate the Air Quality Index (AQI), issue health advisories, assess compliance with NAAQS, and support epidemiological studies on air pollution health effects.
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