Overview
The Southwest side air monitoring station in Detroit, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
The Southwest side air monitoring station is located at 1300 S Fort St in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County. This station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division, with the most recent sample data reported as of November 2022. Operating under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act, this station contributes to the nationwide network of monitoring sites that track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in an industrial area near the Marathon refinery supports the characterization of local air quality impacts from industrial sources and transportation corridors. The data collected supports state implementation plans and public health advisories. The Southwest side station plays a key role in environmental monitoring for the Detroit metropolitan area, providing critical data for assessing air quality trends and informing regulatory decisions. Its continued operation ensures that communities in southwest Detroit have access to representative air quality information, supporting efforts to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants and improve public health outcomes.
Environmental context
Detroit's southwest side is an industrial corridor with refineries, steel mills, and heavy traffic, making air monitoring essential for assessing exposure to criteria pollutants and toxic air contaminants. The station's siting near the Marathon refinery provides representative data for evaluating industrial emissions and their impact on nearby residential areas. Monitoring in this region supports compliance with NAAQS and helps track progress toward reducing ozone and particulate matter levels, which are of particular concern due to the area's industrial mix and population density.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1300 S Fort St in Detroit, Michigan, within Wayne County, near the Marathon refinery.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Southwest Detroit has a high concentration of industrial sources and transportation corridors, making monitoring essential for assessing local air quality impacts, protecting public health, and informing regulatory actions.
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