Houston Ellington CAMS 51 Air Monitoring Station, Houston, Texas

Houston Ellington CAMS 51 is an operational air monitoring station located at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, United States. The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the country. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As part of the TCEQ's monitoring network, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's location near an airport and urban area supports representative siting for population exposure assessment. Houston is a major industrial and urban center with significant air quality challenges, including ozone nonattainment. This station provides critical data for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and air quality management. Its continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and community awareness.

Houston's air quality is influenced by industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and meteorological conditions. The station's location at Ellington Field provides data on urban and airport-related pollution. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5 is essential for assessing compliance with EPA standards and protecting public health in a region prone to high ozone episodes.