Overview
Meadow Lands (Owensboro) is an operational air monitoring station in Daviess County, Kentucky, operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Meadow Lands (Owensboro) is an air monitoring station located at 3500 Hayden Rd in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. Operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality, the station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station is operational and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects data on criteria pollutants and other parameters. As a monitoring station under the Kentucky Division For Air Quality, Meadow Lands (Owensboro) follows standard US EPA siting criteria and quality assurance procedures. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Typical air monitoring stations in Kentucky measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on the station's purpose and location. The station serves the Owensboro area and surrounding Daviess County, providing critical data for air quality management and public health protection. Its location near industrial and urban areas helps assess local air quality impacts. The data supports regulatory compliance, health advisories, and research on air pollution trends in the region.
Environmental context
The Meadow Lands (Owensboro) station operates within the US EPA's regulatory framework, which mandates monitoring of criteria air pollutants to protect public health and the environment. Kentucky's air quality is influenced by industrial activities, transportation, and regional weather patterns. The station's siting is designed to be representative of population exposure and background conditions. Continuous data collection supports the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and helps track long-term trends in air quality.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3500 Hayden Rd in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its specific monitoring objectives.
The station is operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality, which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in the state.
Air monitoring stations in Kentucky operate under the US Clean Air Act and follow the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) standards, including siting criteria, quality assurance, and data reporting requirements.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), public health advisories, and research on local and regional air pollution trends.
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