Lafayette / USGS Air Monitoring Station, Lafayette, Louisiana | Environmental Monitoring

Lafayette / USGS is an air monitoring station located at 700 Cajundome Boulevard in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the State of Louisiana. It serves as a key site for assessing air quality in the Lafayette metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As a monitoring station in Louisiana, it contributes to the state's compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels in a region with industrial and urban influences. The data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions and provides valuable information for residents and researchers. The station's location near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette enhances its role in community awareness and environmental research.

Lafayette is situated in southern Louisiana, an area with a mix of urban, industrial, and petrochemical activities. Air monitoring stations like this one are critical for tracking criteria pollutants and assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting near Cajundome Boulevard provides representative sampling of urban air quality, influenced by traffic and local emissions. Continuous monitoring supports the state's air quality management and public health advisories.