Overview
Michigan City- W. Michigan Blvd./NIPSCO Gas Station is an operational air monitoring station in Michigan City, Indiana. It is part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality network, providing ambient air quality da
Michigan City- W. Michigan Blvd./NIPSCO Gas Station is an air monitoring station located at 490 W. Michigan Blvd. in Michigan City, Indiana. Operated under the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station contributes to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. Its location near a gas station and major roadway makes it representative of urban roadside exposure. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one typically measure a subset of these pollutants, with data reported to the EPA for compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of Indiana's air quality network, this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels in a mixed residential and commercial area. The data helps inform local air quality alerts and long-term trend analysis. Its proximity to Lake Michigan also allows for assessment of regional transport of pollutants from industrial and urban sources.
Environmental context
Michigan City is located in LaPorte County, Indiana, near the southern shore of Lake Michigan. The area experiences a mix of industrial, transportation, and residential emissions, with prevailing winds from the west carrying pollutants from the Chicago metropolitan area. Air monitoring stations in this region are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and understanding the impact of regional haze and ozone transport. The station's roadside siting provides data on near-source exposure, complementing background monitoring sites.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 490 W. Michigan Blvd. in Michigan City, Indiana, United States.
As part of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as part of the Clean Air Act.
Michigan City's location near Lake Michigan and industrial sources makes air monitoring essential for tracking pollutant transport, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with federal air quality standards.
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