Overview
Inglefield/Scott School is an operational air monitoring station in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
Inglefield/Scott School is an air monitoring station located at 14940 Old State Road / Scott Elementary in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. The station is operational and falls under the oversight of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, contributing to the state's ambient air surveillance efforts. The station operates within the framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As a fixed-site monitor, it supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health assessments. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in a rural area near Scott Elementary School, the station helps characterize background air quality in southwestern Indiana. Its data supports local air quality management and informs regulatory decisions. The station's role is part of a broader network that ensures continuous monitoring and reporting to protect public health and the environment.
Environmental context
The station's location in Vanderburgh County, near Evansville, places it in a region with mixed industrial and agricultural influences. Monitoring at this site helps assess the impact of local emissions from transportation, manufacturing, and farming on air quality. The station's data contributes to understanding regional pollutant transport and supports compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 14940 Old State Road / Scott Elementary in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States.
As part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
It provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports public health assessments, regulatory compliance, and air quality management in southwestern Indiana.
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