Overview
Glendive is an operational air monitoring station in West Glendive, Montana, managed by the MT Dept of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA AQS network.
Glendive is an air monitoring station located in West Glendive, Dawson County, Montana, United States. Operated by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Division, it is part of the national network that supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the region, which is essential for regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As a monitoring site within the EPA AQS framework, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's location in a small urban area near the Yellowstone River provides representative data for the local population and environment. Environmental monitoring in Montana is critical due to the state's diverse geography, including agricultural activities, energy production, and wildfire events. Glendive's data helps track air quality trends, support state implementation plans for the Clean Air Act, and inform the public about local air conditions. The station's operational status ensures continuity of long-term records valuable for climate and health studies.
Environmental context
Glendive's air monitoring station operates within the US EPA AQS network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants. The station's siting in a small urban area provides representative data for local air quality, influenced by agricultural emissions, traffic, and occasional wildfires. Monitoring parameters typically include PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide, supporting regulatory compliance and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The Glendive air monitoring station is located at 8th Street, West Glendive, Montana 59330, in Dawson County, United States.
The station is operated by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, as part of the state's ambient air monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health alerts, and research on air pollution trends in Montana, particularly in areas affected by agriculture and energy production.
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