Overview
4102 Woolworth Ave. on Healthcenter Warehouse is an NCORE air monitoring station in Omaha, Nebraska, operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department. It provides continuous ambient air quality data for the region.
4102 Woolworth Ave. on Healthcenter Warehouse is an air monitoring station located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, a subset of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) designed for multi-pollutant monitoring. The station is operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department and has been reporting data through September 2025. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). NCORE stations typically measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters. This station's siting in an urban health center area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. As part of the NCORE network, this station contributes to long-term air quality trends and supports regulatory compliance. The data collected aids in understanding local air pollution sources, such as traffic and industrial emissions, and informs public health advisories. The station's continuous operation ensures reliable reporting for the Omaha metropolitan area.
Environmental context
Omaha's air quality is influenced by a mix of urban sources including vehicular traffic, industrial activities, and agricultural emissions from the surrounding region. The NCORE station at 4102 Woolworth Ave. provides critical data on criteria pollutants and meteorological conditions, supporting the EPA's regulatory framework. Its location near a health center enhances representativeness for population exposure studies. The station's long-term record aids in tracking trends and assessing the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the Douglas County Health Center at 42nd & Woolworth Avenue in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.
NCORE stations typically measure criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
NCORE (National Core) is a US EPA network of multi-pollutant monitoring stations that provide long-term data for assessing air quality trends and supporting regulatory programs under the Clean Air Act.
The station provides continuous data on pollutant concentrations, helping local authorities track compliance with NAAQS, identify pollution sources, and issue health advisories during poor air quality events.
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