Hallsville Red Oak Road Air Monitoring Station, Hallsville, Texas

Hallsville Red Oak Road is an air monitoring station located at 9206 Red Oak Road in Hallsville, Harrison County, Texas. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this station 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 reports data to the TCEQ, with its most recent sample recorded in August 2025. As a monitoring site in the AQS network, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, following EPA-approved methods. The station's location in a rural area of East Texas provides representative data for regional air quality assessment. Environmental monitoring in Texas is critical due to the state's diverse industrial activities, including oil and gas production, petrochemical refining, and agriculture. Stations like Hallsville Red Oak Road contribute to understanding local and regional air quality trends, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act.

The Hallsville Red Oak Road station operates within the US EPA's AQS framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants. Its rural siting in East Texas provides baseline air quality data away from major urban sources, helping to distinguish regional background pollution from local emissions. The station's parameter coverage likely includes ozone and particulate matter, which are key indicators for respiratory health and visibility. Reporting continuity through TCEQ ensures data reliability for trend analysis and regulatory decision-making.