SF-USD Air Monitoring Station, Sioux Falls, South Dakota | NCORE Network

SF-USD is an air monitoring station located at 4801 N Career Ave in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, which focuses on multi-pollutant monitoring to support health and environmental research. The station is operated by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is currently operational. The station measures criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters as part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). NCORE sites are designed to provide high-quality, long-term data for trend analysis and regulatory compliance. The station's location in an urban area of Sioux Falls helps characterize local air quality and population exposure. As part of the national monitoring network, SF-USD contributes to understanding regional air quality patterns and supports the development of air quality management strategies. The data collected aids in assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories.

The station's location in Sioux Falls, a growing city in the Northern Plains, provides data on urban air quality influenced by transportation, industry, and agriculture. The NCORE network emphasizes comprehensive monitoring including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ozone, and meteorological parameters. This context supports evaluation of regional haze and climate interactions.