Overview
Odessa Gonzales is an operational air monitoring station in Odessa, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Odessa Gonzales is an air monitoring station located at 2700 Disney in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As a monitoring station in the Permian Basin region, Odessa Gonzales operates in an area with significant oil and gas extraction activities, which can influence local air quality. The station likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters are not detailed. TCEQ follows rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure data representativeness and continuity. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in tracking air quality trends in a rapidly industrializing region. Data from Odessa Gonzales supports regulatory compliance assessments, public health advisories, and long-term environmental planning. Its location in a densely populated urban area of the Permian Basin makes it a critical node for understanding the intersection of industrial emissions and community exposure.
Environmental context
Odessa Gonzales operates in the Permian Basin, one of the most active oil and gas production regions in the United States. This industrial context introduces potential emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter from drilling, flaring, and transportation. The station's siting in an urban area helps assess population exposure to these pollutants. Monitoring data from this station contributes to regional air quality management under the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone and other criteria pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The Odessa Gonzales air monitoring station is located at 2700 Disney in Odessa, Texas, within Ector County, United States.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in Texas.
Typical air monitoring stations in the EPA AQS network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. Data is used for state implementation plans and public reporting.
Odessa is in the Permian Basin, a major oil and gas production region. Air monitoring helps track emissions from industrial activities, assess public health risks, and inform regulatory actions to maintain air quality standards.
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