Elkhart- Prairie St. Air Monitoring Station, Elkhart, Indiana | United States

Elkhart- Prairie St. is an air monitoring station located at 2745 Prairie St. in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It is part of a statewide effort to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. The station's last reported sample date is August 10, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Indiana track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The data is reported to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which is the primary repository for ambient air quality data in the United States. This monitoring station serves the Elkhart community by providing essential air quality information that informs public health advisories and regulatory decisions. Its location in an urban area helps assess local pollution sources, including industrial and transportation emissions. The station's operational status ensures continuity of data for trend analysis and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Elkhart, Indiana, is situated in the northern part of the state, with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential areas. Air quality monitoring in this region is important due to potential emissions from manufacturing, vehicle traffic, and seasonal agricultural activities. The station's data contributes to understanding local pollution patterns and supports the state's implementation of the Clean Air Act. Monitoring stations like this one are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and for providing data to the public through the EPA's AirNow platform.