Overview
MENA is an operational air monitoring station in Mena, Arkansas, operated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants to support public health and regulat
MENA is an air monitoring station located on Hornbeck Road in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, United States. Operated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, it is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is operational and provides continuous data collection for assessing air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a fixed monitoring site, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment manages data reporting and quality assurance, ensuring compliance with federal monitoring requirements. Located in the Ouachita Mountains region, the station serves a rural community with potential influences from local industrial activities and seasonal wildfires. Its data supports the state's air quality management programs and provides valuable information for public health advisories. The station's long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and regulatory decision-making in Arkansas.
Environmental context
The station's location in rural Arkansas provides baseline air quality data for the Ouachita Mountains ecoregion. Monitoring focuses on criteria pollutants to assess impacts from nearby industrial sources and seasonal biomass burning. The data supports EPA's regulatory compliance and helps track regional air quality trends, with siting designed to represent background conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The MENA air monitoring station is located on Hornbeck Road in Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, United States.
As a standard air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in compliance with EPA NAAQS.
The station is operated by the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, which manages data collection and reporting.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported through the Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data for rural Arkansas, supporting regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and trend analysis for the region.
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