Overview
Ann Arbor air monitoring station in Dexter, Michigan, operated by Mactec, Inc, provides ambient air quality data for the region. The station supports regulatory compliance under the US EPA AQS network.
The Ann Arbor air monitoring station is located at 10070 Strawberry Lake Rd in Dexter, Michigan, within Washtenaw County. It is an operational Air Monitoring Station under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, contributing to national ambient air quality monitoring. The station is operated by Mactec, Inc and last reported a sample on 2022-05-03. As part of the EPA AQS network, this station measures criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, ensuring data reflects local air quality conditions. Typical monitoring includes ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station serves the Dexter and Ann Arbor areas, supporting public health and environmental management. Its data aids in tracking pollution trends, informing regulatory actions, and providing community air quality information. The station is part of Michigan's broader monitoring network, which includes urban and rural sites to capture diverse air quality profiles.
Environmental context
The Ann Arbor station is situated in a mixed suburban-rural area of southeastern Michigan, influenced by both local sources (traffic, residential emissions) and regional transport from industrial centers. The station's location provides representative data for the Washtenaw County area, supporting the EPA's goal of assessing population exposure. Monitoring includes criteria pollutants under NAAQS, with data reported to the EPA AQS database for regulatory compliance and public access.
Frequently asked questions
The Ann Arbor air monitoring station is located at 10070 Strawberry Lake Rd, Dexter, Michigan 48130, in Washtenaw County, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by Mactec, Inc, a contractor for the reporting agency, and contributes data to the EPA Air Quality System.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, following the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ambient air monitoring.
Data from the station supports regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and air quality trend analysis for the Dexter and Ann Arbor areas.
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