Overview
Bismarck Residential is an NCORE air monitoring station in Bismarck, North Dakota, operated by the North Dakota DEQ. It provides continuous ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA's national monitoring network.
Bismarck Residential is an air monitoring station located at 1810 N 16th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, which is a key component of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) designed to provide long-term, high-quality data on criteria pollutants and their precursors. The station is operated by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and remains operational as of the latest sampling date in August 2025. As an NCORE site, the station is equipped to measure a comprehensive suite of pollutants, including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters. This multi-pollutant monitoring approach supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to regional air quality assessments. The station's location in a residential area of Bismarck ensures representative sampling of population exposure. The Bismarck Residential station plays a vital role in tracking air quality trends in North Dakota, a state with significant agricultural and energy production activities. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions, supporting the protection of community health and the environment. Its long-term operation under the NCORE framework ensures consistency and reliability in the national air monitoring network.
Environmental context
Bismarck, located in the Great Plains region, experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, which influences pollutant dispersion and formation. The area's air quality is affected by emissions from agriculture, oil and gas extraction in the Bakken formation, and local urban sources. The NCORE station's multi-pollutant monitoring provides critical data on ozone and particulate matter, which are of concern due to regional transport and seasonal variations. This context underscores the importance of continuous monitoring to assess compliance with NAAQS and to protect public health.
Frequently asked questions
The Bismarck Residential air monitoring station is located at 1810 N 16th Street in Bismarck, North Dakota, United States.
As an NCORE station, it measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as part of the US EPA's NCORE network.
NCORE (National Core) is a US EPA network of multi-pollutant monitoring stations that provide long-term, high-quality data to support NAAQS compliance, health research, and air quality management.
Data from the station helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories and regulatory decisions in North Dakota.
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