TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL (TRTX) Air Monitoring Station, Austin, Texas | Environmental Monitoring

TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL (TRTX) is an Air Monitoring Station located at 1211 East Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, United States. Operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated in a residential area of Austin, contributing to the characterization of urban air quality in Travis County. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's monitoring requirements for criteria pollutants. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in the Texas network measure 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 population exposure and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the broader Texas air monitoring network, this station plays a key role in assessing air quality trends, supporting public health advisories, and informing state implementation plans for air quality management. The data collected helps local and state agencies evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and protect community health in the Austin metropolitan area.

The station is located in Austin, Texas, a rapidly growing urban area with significant traffic and industrial emissions. Air quality in Travis County is influenced by vehicle exhaust, power generation, and occasional wildfire smoke. Monitoring at this site helps track compliance with NAAQS and provides data for the EPA's Air Quality Index (AQI). The station's location near a high school allows for assessment of exposure in sensitive population areas, supporting community health initiatives.