Overview
Jefferson-Walnut St/Jefferson PFAU is an air monitoring station in Jeffersonville, Indiana, operated under the University of California - Davis. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Jefferson-Walnut St/Jefferson PFAU is an air monitoring station located at 719 Walnut Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States. The station is part of the national air quality monitoring infrastructure and is reported by the University of California - Davis. It operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical air monitoring stations in the United States measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Some stations also include speciation and meteorological parameters. The station's location in an urban area suggests it provides representative data for local air quality assessment. This station plays a role in monitoring air quality in Jeffersonville and the broader Clark County region. Its data supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station's operational status ensures continuity of reporting, which is critical for trend analysis and regulatory decision-making.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Jeffersonville, Indiana, an urban area with potential emissions from transportation, industry, and residential sources. Air monitoring in this region helps assess compliance with EPA standards for criteria pollutants. The station's siting is likely designed to capture representative ambient air quality, contributing to the national AQS database. Parameter coverage may include ozone and particulate matter, which are key indicators of urban air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 719 Walnut Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States.
Typical US EPA AQS stations measure criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is reported by the University of California - Davis, which may operate it or manage data reporting.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as per the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring in Jeffersonville helps track pollution levels from local sources, supports public health protection, and ensures compliance with federal air quality standards.
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