TULSA CENTRAL Air Monitoring Station, Tulsa, Oklahoma | United States

TULSA CENTRAL is an air monitoring station located at 3520 1/2 N. Peoria in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the national air quality monitoring network, with data reported to the Eastern Research Group. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it plays a role in assessing ambient air quality in the Tulsa metropolitan area. 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, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like TULSA CENTRAL typically measure a subset of these pollutants, along with meteorological parameters, to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date was June 26, 2020, indicating ongoing data collection. Air monitoring stations are critical for public health protection and environmental management. Data from TULSA CENTRAL supports air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance assessments, and research on pollution trends. The station's location in an urban area helps characterize population exposure to air pollutants, contributing to informed policy decisions and community awareness.

TULSA CENTRAL operates in an urban setting within the Tulsa metropolitan area, where air quality is influenced by industrial activities, transportation, and meteorological conditions. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants supports compliance with EPA NAAQS and provides data for air quality index reporting. Its siting is representative of urban exposure, helping to assess health risks associated with air pollution. The station's reporting to the Eastern Research Group ensures data integration into national databases for trend analysis and regulatory review.