Austin North Interstate 35 Air Monitoring Station, Austin, Texas | USA Environmental Monitoring

Austin North Interstate 35 is an air monitoring station located at 8912 N IH 35 SVRD SB in Austin, Texas, United States. It is part of the US EPA's NEAR ROAD monitoring network, which focuses on measuring air quality near major roadways to assess traffic-related pollution. The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and remains operational. As a NEAR ROAD station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, along with meteorological parameters. The station's siting is representative of roadside exposure, providing data that supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. The TCEQ ensures regular sampling and reporting to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station plays a key role in understanding the impact of vehicular emissions on urban air quality in Austin. Its data helps inform local transportation planning and public health advisories. The continuous operation of this station contributes to the long-term air quality monitoring network in Texas, supporting regulatory assessments and community awareness.

Austin North Interstate 35 monitors air quality in a busy urban corridor, capturing pollutants from traffic emissions. The station's roadside location provides data on exposure levels for nearby populations. Parameter coverage typically includes nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter, which are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting is designed to be representative of near-road environments, and its reporting continuity supports trend analysis and regulatory decision-making.