Overview
Oak Park is an operational air monitoring station in Michigan, USA, managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It contributes to the national air quality surveillance network.
Oak Park is an air monitoring station located at 13701 Oak Park Blvd in Oak Park, Michigan, within Oakland County. Operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating recent operational activity. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in the Michigan network monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a suburban area of Metro Detroit provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Environmental monitoring in this region supports public health protection and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. Data from Oak Park helps inform local air quality management decisions and contributes to regional trend analysis. The station's ongoing operation ensures continuity in the long-term dataset used for policy evaluation and community awareness.
Environmental context
Oak Park's air monitoring station operates within the US EPA's AQS framework, which mandates consistent measurement of criteria pollutants. The station's suburban siting in the Detroit metropolitan area captures emissions from transportation, industry, and residential sources. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone, PM2.5, and other pollutants, supporting health-based standards. Reporting continuity is maintained through the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, ensuring data reliability for regulatory compliance and public information.
Frequently asked questions
The Oak Park air monitoring station is located at 13701 Oak Park Blvd in Oak Park, Michigan, within Oakland County, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in Michigan measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in line with EPA requirements.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division (EGLE), which manages the state's air monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports public health protection, regulatory compliance, and trend analysis. Its suburban location helps assess population exposure in the Detroit metropolitan area.
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