SAMPLERS ARE ON THE ROOF ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL - Air Monitoring Station in Elkhart, Indiana

SAMPLERS ARE ON THE ROOF ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL is an air monitoring station located at Pierre Moran School in Elkhart, Indiana, United States. The station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality. It serves to assess local air pollution levels and ensure compliance with federal standards. 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. Monitoring stations like this one are strategically sited to provide representative data for population exposure and background levels. The station's location on a school roof allows for monitoring of air quality in a residential and educational area. This monitoring station contributes to the broader environmental monitoring network in Indiana, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions and provides transparency to the community. The station's operational status ensures continuous data collection for trend analysis and reporting.

Elkhart, Indiana, is located in the northern part of the state, with a mix of urban, industrial, and agricultural influences. Air quality monitoring in this region focuses on criteria pollutants from transportation, manufacturing, and seasonal sources. The station's placement at a school provides representative sampling of population exposure. Monitoring data supports the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and helps track regional air quality trends.