TULSA EAST Air Monitoring Station, Tulsa, Oklahoma | Environmental Monitoring

TULSA EAST is an air monitoring station located at 18707 E. 21st Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air pollution data nationwide. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's location in eastern Tulsa provides representative sampling for the urban area and surrounding region. As part of Oklahoma's air monitoring network, TULSA EAST supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels and trends. Data from this station helps inform air quality forecasts, regulatory compliance assessments, and community exposure studies. The station's continuous operation ensures long-term data continuity for environmental monitoring in the Tulsa metropolitan area.

Tulsa is located in a region with mixed industrial and urban emissions, including from transportation, manufacturing, and energy production. The station's siting in eastern Tulsa provides representative sampling of suburban and downwind air quality. Monitoring criteria pollutants is essential for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and protecting public health. The station's data contributes to regional air quality trend analysis and supports the EPA's AQS network.