Overview
Otisville Lakeville Middle School is an operational air monitoring station in Otisville, Michigan, part of the Michigan DEQ-Air Quality Division network. It provides ambient air quality data for Genesee County.
Otisville Lakeville Middle School is an air monitoring station located in Otisville, Michigan, United States. Operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Air Quality Division, this station is part of the state's ambient air monitoring network. It serves to measure criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters in a rural-suburban setting. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting. As a station in Michigan, it contributes to the state's compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports local air quality management. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Air monitoring stations like this one play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and trends. Data from this station helps inform regulatory decisions, community health advisories, and research on air quality impacts. Its location in a school setting also supports educational outreach and community awareness about environmental monitoring.
Environmental context
The station's location in Otisville, Michigan, provides representative air quality data for a mixed residential and agricultural area in Genesee County. Monitoring in such settings helps assess the impact of regional sources like transportation and industry on local air quality. The station's parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated under the NAAQS. Siting at a school allows for evaluation of exposure in sensitive environments, supporting public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Lakeville Middle School, G11107 Washburn Road, Otisville, Michigan, in Genesee County, United States.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Air Quality Division, which is responsible for air quality monitoring across the state.
As part of the Michigan air monitoring network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
Data from this station is reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and is used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supporting air quality management and public health protection.
Monitoring at schools helps assess air quality in sensitive environments where children spend significant time, providing data to protect vulnerable populations and inform community health decisions.
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