Overview
NORTH OF CAMPBELL & FRANKLIN INTERSECTION is an air monitoring station in El Paso, Texas, operated by Eastern Research Group. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA AQS network.
NORTH OF CAMPBELL & FRANKLIN INTERSECTION is an air monitoring station located at 500 North Campbell Street in El Paso, Texas, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the national air quality monitoring infrastructure under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. The station is operated by Eastern Research Group, a reporting agency that manages data collection and quality assurance. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical urban air monitoring stations in Texas track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). El Paso's location on the US-Mexico border and its arid climate influence local air quality, with potential contributions from vehicular emissions, industrial activity, and dust. This station plays a role in assessing regional air quality trends and supporting public health advisories.
Environmental context
El Paso experiences a semi-arid climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap pollutants near the surface. The station's urban siting provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Monitoring in this region supports cross-border air quality initiatives with Mexico and helps evaluate compliance with NAAQS for ozone and particulate matter, which are common concerns in border communities.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 500 North Campbell Street in El Paso, Texas, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide to assess ambient air quality.
The station is operated by Eastern Research Group, which serves as the reporting agency for data collection and quality assurance.
Air monitoring stations in Texas operate under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and comply with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
El Paso's location on the US-Mexico border and its semi-arid climate with temperature inversions can lead to pollutant accumulation. Monitoring helps protect public health and supports cross-border air quality management.
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