Overview
Lynchburg Ferry is an operational air monitoring station in Baytown, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lynchburg Ferry is an air monitoring station located at 4364 Independence Parkway South in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States. It is part of the state-managed network overseen by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which operates numerous stations across Texas to monitor ambient air quality. The station is classified as an Air Monitoring Station and is currently operational. 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, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. TCEQ is responsible for ensuring monitoring sites meet siting criteria and data quality objectives. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating recent active monitoring. Lynchburg Ferry's location in Baytown, a major industrial hub with petrochemical refineries and manufacturing, makes it strategically important for assessing local air quality impacts. Data from this station supports public health protection and regulatory compliance, contributing to the broader national effort to track and improve air quality in industrial regions.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Baytown, Texas, an area with significant industrial activity including oil refining and chemical manufacturing. Monitoring at this site helps assess exposure to criteria pollutants and potential industrial emissions. The station's representativeness is important for understanding local air quality trends and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
Lynchburg Ferry is located at 4364 Independence Parkway South in Baytown, Harris County, Texas, United States.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across Texas.
As part of the TCEQ network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as required by the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in Texas follows the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) standards, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and state implementation plans.
Baytown hosts major industrial facilities, making air monitoring critical for assessing local air quality, protecting public health, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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