Overview
El Paso Mimosa is an operational air monitoring station in El Paso, Texas, reporting to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
El Paso Mimosa is an air monitoring station located at 7501 Mimosa Avenue in El Paso, Texas, United States. Operated under the oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It plays a role in tracking criteria pollutants and supporting regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station operates within the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As an air monitoring station, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The facility's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in the El Paso metropolitan area near the US-Mexico border, this station provides critical air quality data for a region influenced by industrial activity, transportation emissions, and desert dust. Its measurements help inform public health advisories and regulatory actions, supporting community awareness and environmental management.
Environmental context
El Paso Mimosa monitors ambient air quality in a border city with unique pollution sources, including vehicle emissions, industrial facilities, and cross-border transport. The station's data contributes to understanding local ozone and particulate matter trends, which are influenced by the arid climate and seasonal dust storms. Its siting in a residential area provides representative measurements for population exposure assessment.
Frequently asked questions
El Paso Mimosa is located at 7501 Mimosa Avenue in El Paso, Texas, United States.
The station reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which oversees air quality monitoring in Texas.
As an air monitoring station, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with EPA requirements.
The station is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
El Paso's location on the US-Mexico border and its arid climate create unique air quality challenges, including dust and cross-border pollution. Monitoring helps protect public health and guide local environmental policies.
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