Corpus Christi Huisache Air Monitoring Station, Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi Huisache is an air monitoring station located at 3810 Huisache Street in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As an air monitoring station in Texas, Corpus Christi Huisache operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and state-level rules enforced by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The station likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters are not detailed. Its location in an urban area supports representative siting for population exposure assessment. The station contributes to the national air quality monitoring network, providing data used for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and research. Corpus Christi, a coastal city with industrial and port activities, benefits from localized air quality monitoring to address potential emissions from refineries, shipping, and urban sources. The data supports the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.

Corpus Christi Huisache is situated in a coastal urban environment with significant industrial activity, including oil refineries, chemical plants, and a major port. Air monitoring in this area is critical for tracking criteria pollutants and volatile organic compounds that can impact local air quality and public health. The station's data helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports regional air quality management strategies, particularly for ozone and particulate matter.