Overview
Lansing - Filley is an operational air monitoring station in Lansing, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air quality monitoring.
Lansing - Filley is an air monitoring station located at 815 Filley Street in Lansing, Michigan, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality surveillance network, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division. The station supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by providing continuous data on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. As a monitoring station within the US EPA regulatory framework, Lansing - Filley adheres to federal reference methods and quality assurance procedures outlined in 40 CFR Part 58. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, ensuring data reflects population exposure in the Lansing urban area. Typical instrumentation includes continuous analyzers for ozone, PM2.5, and nitrogen oxides, with data reported hourly to the AQS database. The station plays a critical role in assessing air quality trends in mid-Michigan, supporting public health advisories and state implementation plans for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its long-term operation contributes to regional air quality management and climate research through the WMO Global Atmosphere Watch program.
Environmental context
Lansing, Michigan, experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, influencing pollutant dispersion and secondary formation. The station's urban location captures emissions from transportation, residential heating, and local industry. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5 helps assess compliance with NAAQS and protect public health. The station's data also supports regional haze and acid deposition studies in the Great Lakes basin.
Frequently asked questions
The Lansing - Filley air monitoring station is located at 815 Filley Street in Lansing, Michigan, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, following federal reference methods and quality assurance procedures in 40 CFR Part 58.
The station provides continuous data used for NAAQS compliance assessments, public health advisories, and state implementation plans. Its long-term records support air quality trend analysis and research on regional haze and climate.
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