Sheldon Station Air Monitoring Station, Lancaster County, Nebraska

Sheldon Station is an air monitoring station located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. Operated by the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department, it is part of the local air quality monitoring network that tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station serves the rural area near SW 42nd Street and W Pella Road, contributing to the state's environmental monitoring infrastructure. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for ambient air quality monitoring. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical rural monitoring stations in Nebraska measure ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and meteorological variables. The last reported sample date was January 5, 2021, indicating recent operational activity. Sheldon Station plays a role in assessing air quality in Lancaster County, an area with agricultural and urban influences. Data from this station supports public health assessments and regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location in a non-urban setting provides valuable baseline information for regional air quality trends.

Sheldon Station is situated in a rural area of Lancaster County, Nebraska, where agricultural activities and occasional urban pollution from Lincoln can affect air quality. The station's monitoring helps characterize background pollutant levels and assess compliance with EPA standards. Typical parameters for such stations include ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, which are relevant for both health and environmental policy.