Overview
Haskell Indian Nations University air monitoring station in Lawrence, Kansas, is part of the CASTNET network. It provides long-term air quality data for the region, operated by Mactec, Inc.
Haskell Indian Nations University is an Air Monitoring Station located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET), which monitors ambient air quality across the country. The station is situated on the university campus at 155 Indian Ave, contributing to regional air quality assessment. The station operates under the U.S. EPA's CASTNET program, which measures criteria pollutants, atmospheric deposition, and meteorological parameters. CASTNET stations are typically equipped with filter packs, continuous analyzers, and meteorological sensors. The reporting agency is Mactec, Inc., which manages data collection and quality assurance. The station's last sample date was December 24, 2024, indicating ongoing operations. As part of the national air monitoring network, this station supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for research on air pollution trends. Its location in Lawrence, a city in Douglas County, Kansas, helps characterize air quality in the Great Plains region, where agricultural and urban emissions intersect.
Environmental context
The station monitors key air pollutants and deposition, contributing to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Its siting in a university campus ensures representativeness of urban and suburban exposure. The data supports understanding of regional air quality, including transport of pollutants from agricultural and industrial sources in the Midwest. Reporting continuity through CASTNET ensures long-term trend analysis for policy evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 155 Indian Ave, Lawrence, Kansas, United States, on the campus of Haskell Indian Nations University.
It is part of the Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNET), a U.S. EPA program that monitors ambient air quality and atmospheric deposition.
CASTNET stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and meteorological parameters, as well as wet and dry deposition.
CASTNET data is used to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act, track long-term trends, and evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction programs.
The station is operated by Mactec, Inc., which handles data collection, quality assurance, and reporting for the CASTNET program.
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