Overview
HANNOVER is an air monitoring station in Oliver County, North Dakota, operated by the North Dakota DEQ. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
HANNOVER is an air monitoring station located at 1575 Highway 31 in Oliver County, North Dakota, United States. It is operated by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. The station is classified as an Air Monitoring Station and is currently operational, contributing to the assessment of air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Air Quality System (AQS). As part of the North Dakota DEQ network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards. The last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing monitoring activities. Environmental monitoring in this rural area of North Dakota is important for understanding background air quality, especially given the region's agricultural and energy-related activities. The data collected at HANNOVER supports state and federal efforts to protect public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Environmental context
The HANNOVER station is situated in a rural area of Oliver County, North Dakota, where air quality monitoring helps assess impacts from agricultural operations, oil and gas development, and regional transport of pollutants. The station's location provides representative data for background conditions in the Northern Great Plains. Monitoring parameters typically include criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, supporting the state's compliance with EPA regulations and contributing to the national AQS database.
Frequently asked questions
The HANNOVER air monitoring station is located at 1575 Highway 31 in Oliver County, North Dakota, United States.
The HANNOVER air monitoring station is operated by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
As part of the North Dakota DEQ network, the HANNOVER station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring in rural North Dakota helps assess background air quality and detect impacts from agricultural activities, oil and gas development, and regional pollution transport, supporting public health and environmental protection.
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