Overview
Dixie Air Monitoring Station in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, is an operational facility under the State of Louisiana. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA's regulatory network.
Dixie is an Air Monitoring Station located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States. Operated under the State of Louisiana, this facility is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station contributes to the collection of criteria pollutant data essential for assessing regional air quality. The station operates within the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which standardizes monitoring methods and data reporting. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in Louisiana monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and other pollutants. The facility's location in a rural area near Hagood Road provides representative background data for the region. Environmental monitoring at Dixie supports public health protection by tracking air pollution trends. Data from this station helps inform local and state air quality management decisions, including attainment designations and emission reduction strategies. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in the regional monitoring network.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Caddo Parish, an area with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban influences. Monitoring here helps capture regional air quality impacts from nearby sources such as oil and gas operations, transportation, and industrial facilities. The data contributes to understanding ozone formation and particulate matter transport in the Louisiana-Arkansas region.
Frequently asked questions
The Dixie Air Monitoring Station is located on Hagood Road in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States.
As part of the US EPA's Air Quality System, the station monitors ambient air pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter to assess regional air quality.
The station is operated under the State of Louisiana, which manages the monitoring network and reports data to the US EPA.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and follows EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) standards for monitoring and data reporting.
Air monitoring in Caddo Parish helps track pollution from industrial and transportation sources, supporting public health and regulatory compliance.
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