Overview
EAST OF BATTLEGROUND RD. & MARKER DR. INTERSECTION is an air monitoring station in La Porte, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA AQS network.
EAST OF BATTLEGROUND RD. & MARKER DR. INTERSECTION is an air monitoring station located in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, United States. The facility is part of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) ambient air monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). This station contributes to regional air quality assessment in the Houston metropolitan area, a region with significant industrial activity. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As part of the TCEQ network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, following EPA-approved methods. The station's siting in La Porte provides representative data for the surrounding community and industrial corridor. Environmental monitoring at this location supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels and trends. Data from this station aids in air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance, and community awareness. The station's operational status ensures continuity of long-term air quality records for the Houston-Galveston area.
Environmental context
La Porte, Texas, is located in the Houston metropolitan area, a region with a dense concentration of petrochemical refineries, chemical plants, and shipping ports. Air monitoring stations like this one are critical for tracking criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants that can affect local communities. The station's location east of Battleground Road provides representative sampling of industrial emissions and urban background air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3824 1/2 Battleground, La Porte, Texas 77571, United States, in Harris County.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which manages a statewide ambient air monitoring network.
As part of the TCEQ network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, following EPA methods.
The station provides data to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) for compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
La Porte is near the Houston Ship Channel and numerous industrial facilities, making air monitoring essential for tracking emissions and protecting public health.
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