Scottsbluff Senior High School Air Monitoring Station, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff Senior High School is an air monitoring station located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States. Operated by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Control, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It contributes to the assessment of air pollution levels in the Scotts Bluff County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS). It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The last reported sample date is March 22, 2020, indicating ongoing data collection. As a monitoring station situated at a high school, it provides representative air quality data for the local community. This information supports public health protection and regulatory compliance. The station's location in a mixed urban and agricultural area helps characterize emissions from transportation, industry, and farming activities.

The station's location in Scottsbluff, a city in the Nebraska Panhandle, places it in a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Air quality monitoring here is important for tracking particulate matter from soil dust and agricultural burning, as well as ozone from regional transport. The station's siting at a high school ensures community-relevant data, supporting the EPA's goal of protecting sensitive populations.