Overview
Lyons - Mari-Lynn Elementary School (LMS) is an operational air monitoring station in Lyons, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lyons - Mari-Lynn Elementary School (LMS) is an air monitoring station located at 641 5th Street in Lyons, Linn County, Oregon, United States. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in a rural setting. As a monitoring station within the Oregon DEQ network, it follows standardized protocols for siting, instrumentation, and data reporting to ensure representativeness and comparability. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2024, indicating ongoing operation. Typical air monitoring stations in Oregon measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, depending on local air quality concerns. The station serves the community of Lyons and surrounding areas by providing critical data for air quality management and public health protection. Its location near an elementary school underscores the importance of monitoring in sensitive environments. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and informs local air quality forecasts and health advisories.
Environmental context
Lyons is a small town in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, an area influenced by agricultural activities, wood products industry, and seasonal wildfire smoke. Air monitoring in this region focuses on particulate matter and ozone, which are common concerns due to valley geography and meteorological conditions that can trap pollutants. The station's siting near a school provides representative data for population exposure, particularly for sensitive groups. Continuous monitoring helps track long-term trends and episodic events, supporting the Oregon DEQ's efforts to maintain compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 641 5th Street in Lyons, Linn County, Oregon, United States.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Typical Oregon DEQ stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, depending on local air quality concerns.
The station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which collects ambient air quality data from thousands of monitors nationwide to support regulatory compliance and public health protection under the Clean Air Act.
Lyons is in the Willamette Valley, where agricultural and industrial activities, along with seasonal wildfires, can affect air quality. Monitoring near an elementary school helps assess exposure for sensitive populations and supports local air quality management.
Other Air Monitoring Station plants in United States · 6 nearby