Overview
Houston Aldine is an air monitoring station in Houston, Texas, part of the unofficial PAMS network. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, it provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Houston Aldine is an air monitoring station located at 4510 1/2 Aldine Mail Rd in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States. It operates under the unofficial Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network, focusing on ozone precursor monitoring. The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating recent operational status. As a PAMS site, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds, along with meteorological parameters. The TCEQ maintains a comprehensive monitoring network across Texas, with stations like Houston Aldine supporting regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Houston Aldine contributes to understanding air quality in the Houston metropolitan area, a region with significant industrial activity and ozone nonattainment challenges. Data from this station supports public health advisories, emission reduction strategies, and regional air quality modeling. Its location in a residential area provides representative sampling for population exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The Houston Aldine station monitors air quality in a region characterized by a mix of industrial, urban, and residential sources. Houston is a major petrochemical hub, with refineries and chemical plants contributing to ozone and particulate matter formation. The station's siting within a residential area helps assess population exposure to pollutants. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and volatile organic compounds, which are key for understanding photochemical smog. The station's data supports the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's efforts to meet EPA NAAQS and develop State Implementation Plans for ozone attainment.
Frequently asked questions
The Houston Aldine air monitoring station is located at 4510 1/2 Aldine Mail Rd, Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States.
As part of the PAMS network, the Houston Aldine station monitors ozone precursors such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, along with criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across Texas.
The Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network is a US EPA program designed to monitor ozone precursors and support ozone air quality management. Stations like Houston Aldine provide data for understanding ozone formation and developing control strategies.
Data from Houston Aldine helps TCEQ assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), inform public health advisories, and develop State Implementation Plans for ozone attainment in the Houston area.
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