North of Lexington & East Arkansas Intersection Air Monitoring Station, Arlington, Texas

North of Lexington & East Arkansas Intersection is an air monitoring station located at 1101 E. Arkansas Lane in Arlington, Texas. It is part of the United States' extensive ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by Eastern Research Group and is classified as an Air Monitoring Station. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters. The station's location in an urban area of Tarrant County provides representative data for population exposure assessment. This monitoring station plays a key role in the regional air quality management framework, providing data used for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and trend analysis. Its operation supports the broader goals of the Clean Air Act and contributes to the understanding of air quality dynamics in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

The station is situated in Arlington, Texas, a city within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, which faces air quality challenges related to ozone and particulate matter from vehicular emissions, industrial sources, and regional transport. Monitoring at this location helps characterize urban air pollution and supports the state implementation plan for attaining NAAQS. The data collected are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and protecting public health.