Overview
Albany- Albany Elem. Sch. is an operational air monitoring station in Albany, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's air quality network, reporting data through the US EPA AQS framework.
Albany- Albany Elem. Sch. is an air monitoring station located at 700 W. State St. in Albany, Indiana, 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 small-scale monitoring site, it plays a role in assessing local air quality in Delaware County. The station operates within the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) regulatory framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in Indiana supports public health and environmental policy by tracking air quality trends. This station's location at an elementary school provides valuable data on exposure in a sensitive area. Its operational status ensures continuity of reporting, contributing to regional air quality assessments and informing local environmental management decisions.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Albany, a small town in Delaware County, Indiana, where air quality is influenced by agricultural activities, local traffic, and regional industrial emissions. Monitoring at this site helps characterize pollutant levels in a mixed residential and educational setting. The station's data supports the US EPA's AQS network, which is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and tracking long-term air quality trends. Siting at a school provides representative exposure data for vulnerable populations.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 700 W. State St. in Albany, Indiana, United States, on the grounds of Albany Elementary School.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not publicly listed.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, which manages the state's air monitoring network.
Air monitoring in Indiana follows the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Data from this station is used to assess local air quality, ensure compliance with federal standards, and inform public health advisories and environmental policy.
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