Overview
Port Huron is an operational air monitoring station in Michigan, USA, managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It contributes to the EPA Air Quality System network.
Port Huron is an air monitoring station located at 2525 Dove Street in Port Huron, Michigan, United States. Operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division, it is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. The station supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by collecting data on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station provides continuous monitoring data, with the most recent sample recorded on June 30, 2025. As part of Michigan's air quality surveillance, it helps track pollutant levels in the St. Clair County region. The monitoring typically includes parameters such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants, though specific instrumentation may vary. Located in an industrial and urban area near the Great Lakes, Port Huron plays a key role in understanding regional air quality dynamics. Its data supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions, contributing to the broader goal of maintaining clean air for communities in southeastern Michigan.
Environmental context
Port Huron's location in an industrial corridor along the St. Clair River and Lake Huron makes it important for monitoring emissions from local manufacturing and transportation. The station's data helps assess compliance with EPA standards and informs regional air quality management. Its proximity to the Great Lakes also allows for studying lake-breeze effects on pollutant dispersion.
Frequently asked questions
The Port Huron air monitoring station is located at 2525 Dove Street in Port Huron, Michigan, United States.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station provides continuous data that helps state and federal agencies assess air quality, issue health advisories, and develop strategies to reduce pollution in Michigan.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and requires state monitoring networks.
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