Overview
South Bend-Shields Dr. is an operational air monitoring station in South Bend, Indiana, operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. It provides ambient air quality data for the local area.
South Bend-Shields Dr. is an air monitoring station located at 2335 Shields Dr in South Bend, Indiana, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality. The station is classified as an Air Monitoring Station and is currently operational. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Monitoring stations like this one are essential for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and for providing data to the public and policymakers. South Bend is a city in St. Joseph County, Indiana, with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential areas. The monitoring station contributes to understanding local air quality trends, supporting public health advisories, and informing emission reduction strategies. Its data helps characterize the air quality in the South Bend region and supports the broader goals of environmental monitoring and protection.
Environmental context
The South Bend-Shields Dr. station monitors ambient air quality in a region with diverse emission sources, including transportation, industry, and residential heating. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants as required by the EPA AQS network. Siting representativeness is important for capturing urban background or near-source concentrations. Reporting continuity ensures long-term trend analysis, which is vital for assessing the effectiveness of air quality management programs.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2335 Shields Dr in South Bend, Indiana, United States.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
Air monitoring stations in the U.S. operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
The station provides local air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance assessments, and long-term trend analysis for the South Bend region.
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