Overview
This Air Monitoring Station in Tecumseh, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA AQS network. It provides data on criteria pollutants to support regulat
The 6792 RAISIN CENTER HWY, LENAWEE CO.RD.COMM.OWNER, TECUMSEH is an operational Air Monitoring Station located in Tecumseh, Michigan, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects data on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. As a monitoring station in the US EPA AQS network, this facility follows standardized methods for sample collection and analysis. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Typical equipment includes continuous analyzers for gaseous pollutants and filter-based samplers for particulate matter. The station's location in a rural area of Lenawee County provides representative background air quality data for the region. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in tracking air quality trends and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Data from this station supports local and regional air quality management, public health advisories, and research on atmospheric chemistry. It also contributes to the broader understanding of air pollution transport and source apportionment in the Great Lakes region.
Environmental context
Tecumseh is a small city in southeastern Michigan, surrounded by agricultural land and light industry. The region's air quality is influenced by emissions from transportation, agriculture, and industrial sources in the Midwest. The monitoring station provides critical data on ozone and particulate matter, which are key pollutants in the area. Its rural siting helps differentiate local sources from regional background pollution, supporting effective air quality management under the US Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 6792 RAISIN CENTER HWY in Tecumseh, Michigan, United States, in Lenawee County.
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, and carbon monoxide. Specific parameters are determined by the Michigan EGLE based on local air quality needs.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division, which is responsible for ambient air monitoring in the state.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and follows the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) standards for monitoring, quality assurance, and data reporting. Data supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data that helps EGLE assess compliance with NAAQS, issue air quality alerts, and develop strategies to reduce pollution. It also contributes to regional air quality modeling and research.
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