Overview
Hammond-167th St is an operational air monitoring station in Hammond, Indiana, part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's air quality network. It provides data on criteria pollutants to support regulatory compliance and public healt
Hammond-167th St is an air monitoring station located at the NIPSCO Maintenance Facility in Hammond, Indiana, United States. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, it is part of the state's ambient air monitoring network. The station contributes to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as required by federal regulations. Its siting at an industrial facility provides representative data for assessing local air quality impacts. The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in Lake County, near the Illinois border, the station serves the Chicago metropolitan area's industrial and urban airshed. Its data supports public health advisories, regulatory enforcement, and community awareness. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in air quality trend analysis.
Environmental context
The station is situated in an industrial and urban area near Chicago, where air quality is influenced by emissions from manufacturing, transportation, and power generation. Monitoring criteria pollutants helps assess compliance with NAAQS and informs local air quality management. The station's location at a utility facility ensures representative sampling of industrial emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the NIPSCO Maintenance Facility on 167th Street in Hammond, Indiana, United States.
As part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the U.S. operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). They must follow federal reference methods and quality assurance procedures to ensure data accuracy.
The station provides real-time air quality data used to issue health advisories, track pollution trends, and support regulatory actions that protect public health in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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