Indpls- School 21 / Florence Fay School 21 Air Monitoring Station, Indianapolis, Indiana

Indpls- School 21/ Florence Fay School 21 is an air monitoring station located at 2815 English Ave. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this facility is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station collects ambient air samples and reports data to regulatory agencies, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in Indiana track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The station's last reported sample date was July 26, 2024, indicating ongoing operations. This monitoring station serves the Indianapolis community by providing critical air quality data used for public health advisories, regulatory enforcement, and environmental research. Its location at a school site emphasizes the importance of monitoring air quality in areas with vulnerable populations, contributing to the state's efforts to maintain healthy air standards.

Indianapolis is a major urban center in the Midwest with a mix of industrial, transportation, and residential emissions. Air monitoring stations like this one are essential for tracking pollutants that affect public health and the environment. The station's placement at a school aligns with EPA guidelines for monitoring near sensitive receptors, ensuring data representativeness for community exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with potential for speciation or meteorological measurements depending on network objectives.