Overview
Terrell Temtex is an operational air monitoring station in Terrell, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Terrell Temtex is an air monitoring station located at 8 Jamison Ct in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas. The facility is part of the state-level air quality monitoring network managed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). As a fixed-site monitoring station, it contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program. TCEQ follows EPA-approved methods for sampling criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's last reported sample date was May 29, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Air monitoring stations like Terrell Temtex play a critical role in protecting public health by tracking pollutant levels and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The data supports local air quality management and informs community health advisories in the Terrell area.
Environmental context
Terrell is located in Kaufman County, east of Dallas, within a region that experiences moderate ozone and particulate matter levels due to urban and industrial emissions. The station's siting is representative of suburban air quality influenced by transportation and local sources. Monitoring criteria pollutants helps assess compliance with EPA standards and supports regional air quality planning.
Frequently asked questions
The Terrell Temtex air monitoring station is located at 8 Jamison Ct, Terrell, Texas, in Kaufman County.
As an EPA-regulated air monitoring station, Terrell Temtex likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, following TCEQ protocols.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which manages the state's air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in Texas follows the U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Program, with TCEQ implementing EPA-approved methods to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports public health protection, regulatory compliance, and regional air quality management in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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