Overview
Burns Harbor- Port of Indiana is an operational air monitoring station in Portage, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality network, providing ambient air quality data for the re
Burns Harbor- Port of Indiana is an air monitoring station located in Portage, Indiana, United States. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station is part of the state's ambient air monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 28, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. As a regulatory air monitoring station, Burns Harbor- Port of Indiana likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters. The station's location near the Port of Indiana and industrial areas suggests it plays a key role in assessing air quality impacts from industrial emissions and transportation activities. The station's data contributes to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, which is used for air quality management and public reporting. The station's siting in Porter County, Indiana, provides representative monitoring for the Lake Michigan shoreline and industrial corridor. Its continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and helps inform local air quality alerts and health advisories. The data collected aids in evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and supports research on regional air pollution transport.
Environmental context
The Burns Harbor- Port of Indiana air monitoring station is situated in a region with significant industrial activity, including steel manufacturing, oil refining, and shipping. The station's location near Lake Michigan also makes it important for monitoring regional air pollution transport. Typical parameters measured at such stations include criteria pollutants (ozone, PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO, lead) and meteorological variables. The station's representativeness is enhanced by its siting in a mixed industrial and residential area, providing data on population exposure and compliance with NAAQS.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 6600 US Highway 12/E. Boundry Rd. in Portage, Indiana, near the Port of Indiana and Burns Harbor.
As a regulatory air monitoring station, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality.
Air monitoring in Indiana is governed by the U.S. Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data used for compliance monitoring, public health advisories, and evaluating emission reduction strategies in the industrial Lake Michigan region.
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