Overview
An air monitoring station located 8 miles south of Glenpool, Oklahoma, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division. It monitors ambient air quality in Okmulgee County.
The 8 MILES S. OF GLENPOOL ON HIWAY 75 AND 3/4 MILES EAST air monitoring station is an operational facility in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division. The station provides data on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). As a rural monitoring site, this station contributes to understanding regional air quality in northeastern Oklahoma. The network typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location away from major urban centers helps characterize background concentrations and transport of pollutants. The data collected supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions. Continuous operation ensures long-term trend analysis, which is vital for evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies. The station's role in the broader AQS network helps maintain air quality standards and protect community health.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Okmulgee County, near Glenpool, Oklahoma. The region's air quality is influenced by agricultural activities, oil and gas operations, and occasional wildfires. Monitoring at this site helps distinguish local emissions from regional background pollution. The data contributes to understanding ozone formation and particulate matter transport in the central United States.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located 8 miles south of Glenpool, Oklahoma, on Highway 75 and 3/4 mile east, in Okmulgee County. Its coordinates are approximately 35.8418° N, -96.0022° W.
As part of the Oklahoma DEQ network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA monitoring requirements.
The station is operated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division, which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). It supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Rural stations like this one provide baseline air quality data unaffected by urban emissions, helping to assess regional pollution transport, agricultural impacts, and background ozone levels. This data is essential for effective air quality management and public health protection.
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