Overview
Evansville-Buena Vista is an operational air monitoring station in Evansville, Indiana, operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Evansville-Buena Vista is an air monitoring station located at 1110 W. Buena Vista Rd. in Evansville, Indiana. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station is part of the national network that tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station collects ambient air samples and reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). As a regulatory monitoring site, it supports the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by measuring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing operation. Located in Vanderburgh County, this station contributes to understanding air quality in the Ohio River Valley region, which has a mix of industrial, urban, and agricultural sources. The data helps inform public health advisories and state implementation plans for air quality management.
Environmental context
The Evansville-Buena Vista station monitors ambient air quality in a region influenced by industrial emissions, transportation, and agricultural activities. As part of the US EPA AQS network, it provides data on criteria pollutants that are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's location in an urban-residential area offers representative sampling for population exposure. Regular reporting ensures continuity in long-term air quality trends.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1110 W. Buena Vista Rd. in Evansville, Indiana, USA.
As an air monitoring station in the US EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality.
The AQS network follows standardized methods for sampling, calibration, and data validation, with oversight from EPA regional offices and state agencies to ensure accuracy and comparability.
These stations provide data to determine compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), support state implementation plans, and inform public health advisories.
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