Overview
Houston Kirkpatrick is an Air Monitoring Station in Houston, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Houston Kirkpatrick is an Air Monitoring Station located at 5565 Kirkpatrick in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States. The facility is operational and reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, contributing to the national air quality monitoring infrastructure. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As part of the Texas monitoring network, it supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for air quality index reporting. Houston Kirkpatrick plays a key role in monitoring air quality in the Houston metropolitan area, a region with significant industrial activity and population density. The data collected helps inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions, supporting community awareness and environmental management.
Environmental context
The Houston area is characterized by a mix of industrial emissions from petrochemical plants, refineries, and transportation sources, making air quality monitoring critical. The station's location in Harris County provides representative data for urban and industrial exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and may extend to speciation or meteorological parameters, depending on network objectives.
Frequently asked questions
Houston Kirkpatrick is located at 5565 Kirkpatrick in Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States.
It monitors ambient air quality, measuring criteria pollutants and other parameters to support regulatory compliance and public health information.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Houston has a high concentration of industrial facilities and vehicle traffic, making air quality monitoring essential for protecting public health and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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