Floresville Hospital Boulevard, Floresville

Overview

Floresville Hospital Boulevard is an operational air monitoring station in Floresville, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.

Floresville Hospital Boulevard is an air monitoring station located at 1404 Hospital Blvd in Floresville, Texas, within Wilson County. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station provides ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a TCEQ-operated site, it follows standardized protocols for siting, instrumentation, and data reporting. The last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing operational status. This monitoring station serves the Floresville community and surrounding areas by tracking air pollution levels, which is essential for public health protection and environmental management. Its data helps inform local air quality forecasts and supports state implementation plans for maintaining or improving air quality standards.

Environmental context

The station's location in Floresville, Texas, places it in a region with a mix of agricultural, industrial, and urban influences. Air monitoring in this area typically focuses on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated under the NAAQS. The TCEQ's network ensures representative siting to capture local emissions and background levels, supporting both regulatory compliance and community health assessments.

Frequently asked questions

The station is located at 1404 Hospital Blvd in Floresville, Texas, within Wilson County.

The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

As part of the TCEQ network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards.

TCEQ follows EPA-approved methods for siting, calibration, and data validation, ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act and NAAQS.

These stations provide data to assess air quality, support regulatory compliance, inform public health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies.