Overview
Hoxeyville is an air monitoring station in Cadillac, Michigan, part of the CASTNET network. Operated by Mactec, Inc, it provides long-term data on air quality and atmospheric deposition.
Hoxeyville is an air monitoring station located at 10637 S 9 Rd, Cadillac, Michigan, within the CASTNET (Clean Air Status and Trends Network) program. This network is a key component of the US EPA's air quality monitoring framework, focusing on the effects of air pollution on ecosystems. The station is operational and contributes to a national database of atmospheric measurements. As part of CASTNET, Hoxeyville measures criteria pollutants, atmospheric deposition, and meteorological parameters. The network adheres to rigorous quality assurance protocols under the US EPA AQS framework. The station's location in rural Michigan provides representative data for regional air quality assessments, supporting compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The environmental significance of Hoxeyville lies in its role in tracking long-term trends in air pollution and its ecological impacts. Data from this station helps inform policy decisions on emission reductions and ecosystem protection. The station's continuous operation since its establishment ensures a valuable time series for researchers and regulators.
Environmental context
Hoxeyville operates within the CASTNET network, which monitors the effects of air pollution on sensitive ecosystems. The station's rural setting in Michigan's Lower Peninsula provides baseline data for assessing regional air quality and deposition of sulfur and nitrogen compounds. This context is critical for understanding the impact of industrial and agricultural emissions on forests and water bodies in the Great Lakes region.
Frequently asked questions
The Hoxeyville air monitoring station is located at 10637 S 9 Rd, Cadillac, Michigan 49601, United States.
Hoxeyville is part of the CASTNET (Clean Air Status and Trends Network), which monitors air quality and atmospheric deposition across the United States.
The station is operated by Mactec, Inc, under the oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency.
CASTNET monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as atmospheric deposition of sulfur and nitrogen compounds, and meteorological parameters.
Data from Hoxeyville supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), informing policies to protect public health and ecosystems.
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