Fellows Lake Air Monitoring Station, Springfield, Missouri

Fellows Lake is an air monitoring station located at 4208 E Farm Road 66 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and operates under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program. The station contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air pollution data across the country. The station monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in accordance with federal regulations under the Clean Air Act. As a component of the state and local air monitoring network, it supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Missouri Laboratory Services Program ensures quality assurance and reporting continuity for the data collected. Fellows Lake serves the Springfield metropolitan area by providing representative air quality measurements. This data is used for public health advisories, regulatory assessments, and research on regional air pollution trends. The station's location near a reservoir and rural-urban fringe offers insights into air quality dynamics in mixed land-use settings.

The station's location in Greene County, Missouri, places it in a region with a mix of agricultural, industrial, and urban influences. Air quality monitoring here helps track pollutants from local sources such as transportation, power generation, and farming. The data supports understanding of ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants in the Midwest, contributing to regional air quality management and public health protection.