Grand Island Senior High Air Monitoring Station, Grand Island, Nebraska

Grand Island Senior High is an air monitoring station located at 2124 North Lafayette in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Control. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air quality data across the country. The station monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters in accordance with federal regulations under the Clean Air Act. As part of the Nebraska monitoring network, it helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date was January 31, 2020, indicating ongoing data collection. Grand Island Senior High serves the local community by providing essential air quality information that supports public health and environmental management. Its location in a residential area near a school ensures representative sampling of urban air quality. The data collected aids in understanding pollution trends and informing regulatory decisions in Nebraska.

Grand Island is located in central Nebraska, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. Air quality monitoring in this region focuses on particulate matter, ozone, and other pollutants from sources such as farming operations, transportation, and energy production. The station's siting near a high school provides representative data for urban exposure. Monitoring supports the US EPA's AQS network, which tracks compliance with NAAQS and informs air quality management strategies.