OPPD North Omaha Station Air Monitoring Station | Omaha, Nebraska

OPPD North Omaha Station is an air monitoring station located at 7288 John Pershing Drive in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the local air quality monitoring network managed by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department, contributing to the assessment of ambient air pollution in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this station are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in the US measure a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As an operational monitoring site, OPPD North Omaha Station plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in Omaha, a city with industrial and transportation emissions. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions, helping to protect the community from adverse air quality events.

Omaha's air quality is influenced by a mix of industrial sources, vehicle emissions, and regional transport of pollutants. The OPPD North Omaha Station is situated in an area with potential exposure to emissions from nearby power generation and industrial facilities. Monitoring stations like this are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and for informing local air quality management strategies. The station's location provides representative data for the urban environment, contributing to the broader EPA AQS network.