Overview
ON ROOF OF GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERAN HOME is an air monitoring station in Blair, Nebraska, operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
ON ROOF OF GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERAN HOME is an air monitoring station located at 2242 Wright Street in Blair, Nebraska, United States. The station is part of the local air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date was March 31, 2020, indicating recent operational activity. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in the US measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's location on a rooftop in a residential area provides representative sampling for community exposure assessment. Environmental monitoring in Nebraska supports public health by tracking air quality trends and informing regulatory actions. The data from this station helps local and state agencies evaluate air pollution levels, particularly in the Omaha metropolitan area. This information is vital for issuing air quality alerts and developing strategies to reduce emissions from industrial and transportation sources.
Environmental context
Blair, Nebraska, is situated in a region with mixed agricultural and industrial activities, which can influence local air quality. The air monitoring station on the roof of Good Shepard Lutheran Home provides data on criteria pollutants, helping to assess compliance with NAAQS. Its siting in a residential area ensures representative sampling for population exposure. The station's reporting to the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department supports regional air quality management and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2242 Wright Street in Blair, Nebraska, United States.
The station is operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department.
Typical US air monitoring stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which provides data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports state implementation plans.
Air monitoring in Nebraska helps track pollution from agricultural and industrial sources, informs public health advisories, and supports regional air quality management efforts.
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