Overview
NORTHWEST is an air monitoring station in Detroit, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
NORTHWEST is an air monitoring station located at 1300 S Fort St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network overseen by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Air Quality Division. The station provides critical data on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database. As a monitoring site in an urban industrial area, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The last reported sample date is January 31, 2023, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in Detroit's industrial corridor along the Detroit River, this station plays a key role in characterizing air quality impacts from nearby refineries, power plants, and transportation sources. Its data supports public health advisories, state implementation plans for emission reductions, and community awareness of local air quality conditions.
Environmental context
Detroit's air quality is influenced by industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and regional transport of pollutants. The NORTHWEST station's location near Marathon Petroleum's refinery provides representative monitoring of industrial source impacts. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and may extend to air toxics or meteorological parameters. Siting follows EPA guidelines for spatial representativeness, ensuring data reflects population exposure and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The NORTHWEST air monitoring station is located at 1300 S Fort St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Air Quality Division.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
Data from the station is used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act, supporting state implementation plans and public health advisories.
The station is situated near industrial sources like the Marathon Petroleum refinery, providing representative monitoring of urban and industrial air quality impacts on the community.
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