Overview
Clarksville Air Monitoring Station in Clarksville, Indiana, is an operational air quality monitoring site managed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality. It provides data for regulatory compliance and public heal
Clarksville is an air monitoring station located at 201 W. Riverside Dr. within the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality. The station contributes to the national air quality surveillance system, supporting the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. The station measures criteria pollutants and other parameters as required by the Clean Air Act and state regulations. Typical equipment includes continuous analyzers for ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants, with data reported to the EPA AQS. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, particularly in the Louisville metropolitan area. Environmental monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station's location in a state park provides a unique urban-background perspective, supporting studies on air quality trends and the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies in the region.
Environmental context
Clarksville is situated in the Ohio River Valley, an area influenced by industrial emissions, transportation, and meteorological conditions that can lead to elevated ozone and particulate matter levels. The station's data supports the regional air quality management under the EPA's AQS network, tracking compliance with NAAQS. Monitoring at this site helps characterize pollutant transport and local source contributions, essential for developing effective air quality plans.
Frequently asked questions
The Clarksville Air Monitoring Station is located at 201 W. Riverside Dr. within the Falls of the Ohio State Park in Clarksville, Indiana, United States.
The station measures criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other parameters as part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's air quality network, reporting data to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality.
Air monitoring in Indiana is governed by the U.S. Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports compliance assessments, public health advisories, and research on air pollution trends in the Ohio River Valley region.
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