Jeffersonville-Bates-Bowyer Ave. Air Monitoring Station, Jeffersonville, Indiana

The Jeffersonville-Bates-Bowyer Ave. air monitoring station is located at 1420 Bates-Bowyer Ave. in Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a fixed-site monitor, the station collects continuous or periodic samples to measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The data supports regulatory reporting and public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date was December 31, 2024, indicating ongoing operation. Jeffersonville lies in the Louisville metropolitan area, where industrial and transportation emissions influence local air quality. This station contributes to understanding pollution patterns in the Ohio River Valley, supporting state and federal efforts to protect public health and the environment.

The station monitors ambient air quality in Jeffersonville, a city within the Louisville metropolitan area. The region experiences a mix of industrial emissions from manufacturing and power generation, as well as vehicle emissions from major highways. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and informing local air quality management strategies. The station's siting aims to represent population exposure and background conditions.