Overview
Halsey - I-5 at Lake Cr. Dr is an air monitoring station in Oregon, United States, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It monitors ambient air quality in Linn County.
Halsey - I-5 at Lake Cr. Dr is an operational air monitoring station located at 33144 Lake Cr. Dr., Halsey, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's ambient air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Oregon's network monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location near Interstate 5 and Lake Creek Drive suggests it may capture traffic-related emissions and regional background air quality. This monitoring station contributes to the broader national effort to assess air quality trends, protect public health, and inform regulatory decisions. Data from such stations support the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) reviews and help communities understand local pollution sources. The station's rural setting in Linn County provides valuable data on air quality in agricultural and transportation corridors.
Environmental context
The station is situated in the Willamette Valley, a region with mixed agricultural, industrial, and transportation emissions. Air quality here can be influenced by seasonal inversions, wildfires, and traffic on I-5. Monitoring helps track compliance with NAAQS and provides data for regional air quality planning. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality operates a network of stations to characterize pollutant gradients and protect sensitive ecosystems and public health.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 33144 Lake Cr. Dr., Halsey, Oregon, United States, near Interstate 5 in Linn County.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and others to assess ambient air quality.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Rural monitoring helps track regional background pollution, agricultural emissions, and impacts from transportation corridors, providing data for public health protection and regulatory compliance.
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