Jefferson County Airport Air Monitoring Station, Port Arthur, Texas

Jefferson County Airport is an air monitoring station located at the Jefferson County Airport in Port Arthur, Texas, United States. It is part of the regional air quality monitoring network managed by the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC). The station contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the region, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the U.S. Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's siting at an airport provides representative data for areas influenced by transportation and industrial emissions. This monitoring station plays a key role in the environmental monitoring network of Southeast Texas, an area with significant petrochemical and industrial activity. Data collected supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. The station's operational status ensures continuity of air quality data for the region.

The Jefferson County Airport monitoring station is situated in Port Arthur, Texas, within the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area, which is designated as a nonattainment area for ozone under the NAAQS. The region hosts numerous oil refineries and chemical plants, making air quality monitoring critical for assessing pollutant transport and population exposure. The station's location at an airport provides data on emissions from aviation and nearby industrial sources, supporting regulatory efforts to reduce ozone and particulate matter levels.