Overview
An air monitoring station located approximately 1/4 mile south of 14 Mile Rd in Evans, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE SOUTH OF 14 MILE RD - EVANS is an air monitoring station situated in Evans, Kent County, Michigan, United States. The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves to monitor criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As a state-operated site, it contributes to the nationwide network that tracks air pollution trends and supports public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing air quality in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area and rural Kent County. Data from this site helps inform local air quality management decisions and provides the public with real-time air quality information. Its location near agricultural and residential areas allows for representative sampling of regional air quality conditions.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a mixed rural and suburban area of western Michigan, where air quality is influenced by regional transport of pollutants from urban and industrial sources, as well as local agricultural activities. Monitoring at this site helps track ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants that affect respiratory health and visibility. The data supports the state's compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to the broader EPA AQS network.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 10300 14 Mile Rd NE #B (Evans), in Kent County, Michigan, United States, approximately 1/4 mile south of 14 Mile Rd.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division (Michigan EGLE).
As part of the EPA Air Quality System network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters may vary.
The station provides data used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the EPA. Its measurements help assess regional air quality trends and support public health advisories.
The last reported sample date for this station is October 31, 2025, indicating it is actively collecting data.
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