Overview
AVON- 255 S. SR 267 Air Monitoring Station in Avon, Indiana, is an operational facility under the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, providing ambient air quality data for the region.
The AVON- 255 S. SR 267 (also 255 S. Avon Ave.) Air Monitoring Station is located in Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station is part of the national air monitoring network that tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. As an air monitoring station, it collects continuous or periodic samples to measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. Data from this station supports state implementation plans and public health advisories. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which provides essential data for regulatory compliance and research. Its location in a suburban area near transportation corridors helps assess the impact of mobile and stationary sources on community air quality.
Environmental context
The station's location in Avon, Indiana, places it in a region influenced by both urban and agricultural emissions. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and supports the state's air quality management. The data collected is used to determine attainment status with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform the public about local air quality conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 7203 E. US Highway 36, Avon Transportation Center, in Avon, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.
The station measures criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following EPA monitoring protocols.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality.
Air monitoring stations in Indiana operate under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, following the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Data from the station supports state implementation plans, public health advisories, and compliance assessments, helping to protect community health and the environment.
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