Overview
Big Spring Midway is an operational air monitoring station in Big Spring, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Big Spring Midway is an air monitoring station located at 1218 N. Midway Rd in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station provides ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a TCEQ-operated site, it follows standard EPA monitoring protocols for siting, instrumentation, and quality assurance. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in the Permian Basin region, Big Spring Midway monitors air quality in an area with significant oil and gas activity. The data helps assess local pollution levels and supports public health protection. Continuous operation of such stations is vital for tracking long-term air quality trends and informing environmental policy.
Environmental context
The station's location in the Permian Basin, a major oil and gas producing region, means it monitors air quality in an area with potential emissions from extraction and processing activities. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Siting representativeness is critical to capture urban and industrial influences. Reporting continuity ensures data is available for trend analysis and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Big Spring Midway is located at 1218 N. Midway Rd in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, United States.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which is responsible for air quality monitoring in Texas.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following federal standards.
TCEQ follows EPA-approved quality assurance procedures, including regular calibration, audits, and data validation, to ensure accuracy and reliability of air monitoring data.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations like Big Spring Midway support compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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