Plummer, 2500 S. W- Citizens gas Plummer maintenance faciliy - Air Monitoring Station in Greene County, Indiana

Plummer, 2500 S. W- Citizens gas Plummer maintenance faciliy is an operational Air Monitoring Station located at 2500 S. 275 W, Plummer, Indiana, within Greene County. The station is part of the United States' extensive air quality monitoring network, managed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality. It serves to track ambient air pollution levels in a rural area of the state. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's 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 site are not detailed, typical rural monitoring stations in Indiana focus on ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess regional air quality and transport. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent active monitoring. Environmental monitoring in Greene County is important due to the area's mix of agricultural activities and proximity to industrial sources. The station provides data that supports the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance assessments and helps inform local air quality management decisions. Continuous operation of such stations is vital for tracking long-term trends and protecting public health in rural communities.

The Plummer air monitoring station is situated in a rural area of Greene County, Indiana, where agricultural activities and potential industrial emissions from nearby sources influence local air quality. Monitoring in such settings typically targets ozone and fine particulate matter, which are key indicators of regional pollution transport and health impacts. The station's data contributes to the EPA's AQS network, supporting compliance with NAAQS and providing a baseline for rural air quality assessments.