Overview
Baytown Garth is an operational air monitoring station in Baytown, Texas, operated under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System network.
Baytown Garth is an air monitoring station located at 4898 Ashbel Cove Drive, Trailer A, in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). As a fixed-site monitoring station, it plays a role in assessing regional air quality and compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act, with monitoring protocols aligned with EPA guidelines. Typical air monitoring stations in Texas measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Some stations also include meteorological parameters like wind speed and direction, temperature, and humidity to support data interpretation. The last reported sample date for Baytown Garth was October 21, 2020. Baytown is located in the Houston metropolitan area, a region with significant industrial activity including petrochemical refining and manufacturing. Air monitoring in this area is critical for understanding the impact of emissions on public health and the environment. Data from stations like Baytown Garth support regulatory compliance, community awareness, and research on air quality trends. The station's location near residential areas and industrial sources provides representative sampling for population exposure assessments.
Environmental context
Baytown Garth is situated in the Houston-Galveston area, a region with a high density of petrochemical plants, refineries, and transportation corridors. This industrial mix contributes to elevated levels of ozone and particulate matter, making air monitoring essential for public health protection. The station's siting near both industrial sources and residential communities allows for representative sampling of population exposure. Monitoring data supports the region's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone and fine particulate matter, as well as local air quality alerts and health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
Baytown Garth is located at 4898 Ashbel Cove Drive, Trailer A, in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States.
As an air monitoring station, Baytown Garth typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters.
The station is operated under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which oversees air quality monitoring in Texas.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow EPA guidelines for siting, instrumentation, and data reporting to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Baytown is part of the Houston metropolitan area with extensive petrochemical and industrial activity. Air monitoring is critical for assessing the impact of emissions on public health, supporting regulatory compliance, and providing data for air quality alerts and research.
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