Overview
Detroit-Southwest (DET-SW) is an operational air monitoring station in Detroit, Michigan, operated by Radian Corporation. It contributes to ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
Detroit-Southwest (DET-SW) is an air monitoring station located at 150 Waterman St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Operated by Radian Corporation, the station is part of the broader 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 location in an industrial and urban area of Detroit provides representative sampling of air quality impacts from local sources such as transportation, manufacturing, and residential emissions. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations track pollutants like PM2.5, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological data. As part of the AQS network, data from Detroit-Southwest supports regulatory reporting, public health advisories, and trend analysis for the Detroit metropolitan area. Continuous operation ensures long-term datasets that inform air quality management and policy decisions at local, state, and federal levels.
Environmental context
Detroit's industrial legacy and dense urban infrastructure create a complex air quality landscape. The station's siting near the Detroit River and major transportation corridors captures emissions from heavy industry, port activities, and vehicular traffic. Monitoring criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports regional haze and ozone transport studies. The data contributes to understanding local exposure patterns and the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 150 Waterman St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as PM2.5, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by Radian Corporation, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
Air monitoring stations like Detroit-Southwest operate under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
Detroit's industrial and urban environment poses air quality challenges from sources like manufacturing, transportation, and residential emissions. Continuous monitoring helps protect public health and supports regulatory compliance and emission reduction strategies.
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