Tishomingo Air Monitoring Station, Murray State College, Oklahoma

Tishomingo is an air monitoring station located at Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division. The station collects ambient air samples and reports data to the EPA AQS database. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The last reported sample date was December 31, 2024, indicating ongoing operations. This station contributes to the national air quality monitoring network, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data from Tishomingo helps assess air quality trends in rural Oklahoma, providing context for regional pollution transport and local emission sources. The station plays a role in informing the public and policymakers about air quality conditions.

Tishomingo is located in a rural area of Johnston County, Oklahoma, where air quality is influenced by agricultural activities, occasional wildfires, and regional transport of pollutants from urban and industrial sources. The station's monitoring helps characterize background air quality in the region and detect any exceedances of NAAQS. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, and data continuity supports long-term trend analysis.