Edinburg East Freddy Gonzalez Drive Air Monitoring Station - Edinburg, Texas

Edinburg East Freddy Gonzalez Drive is an air monitoring station located at 1491 East Freddy Gonzalez Drive in Edinburg, Texas, within Hidalgo County. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides continuous data on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, supporting local and national air quality assessments. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA standards, with TCEQ overseeing data collection and quality assurance. Typical air monitoring stations in Texas measure a range of pollutants using federal reference methods, including continuous analyzers and filter-based samplers. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, stations in this network commonly track ozone, PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. This monitoring station serves the Edinburg metropolitan area, providing critical data for air quality index reporting and health advisories. Its location near residential and commercial zones helps assess population exposure to air pollutants. The data supports state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local environmental management decisions. As part of the TCEQ network, it contributes to long-term trends analysis and regulatory compliance for the region.

Edinburg is located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Air quality in the area can be influenced by dust from farming, vehicle emissions, and industrial sources along the US-Mexico border. The Edinburg East Freddy Gonzalez Drive station monitors criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS. Its siting in a mixed residential-commercial area provides representative data for population exposure, supporting public health protection and regulatory reporting under the EPA AQS network.