Overview
TUPELO AIRPORT NEAR OLD NWS OFFICE is an operational air monitoring station in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network and reports to Eastern Research Group.
TUPELO AIRPORT NEAR OLD NWS OFFICE is an operational air monitoring station located at West Jackson at Tupelo Airport in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States. The station is situated in Lee County and contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to assess compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the oversight of Eastern Research Group, which serves as the reporting agency. While specific technical specifications such as the list of measured parameters are not detailed, the station likely monitors standard criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, as is typical for stations in the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station's location near an airport suggests it may also monitor pollutants associated with aviation activities. As part of the broader US air monitoring network, this station plays a role in providing data for air quality index (AQI) reporting and public health advisories. Its continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and regulatory compliance assessments for the region. The station contributes to the understanding of local air quality dynamics in Tupelo and the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The station's location near Tupelo Airport and within a mixed urban-industrial area provides representative sampling of local air quality. Monitoring at this site helps assess the impact of transportation emissions, including aircraft and ground support vehicles, as well as regional industrial sources. The data supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health protection measures. The station's reporting to Eastern Research Group ensures consistent data management and quality assurance within the EPA AQS framework.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at West Jackson at Tupelo Airport in Tupelo, Mississippi, United States, within Lee County.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with US EPA standards.
The station is operational and reports to Eastern Research Group, which manages data quality and reporting under the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Monitoring near an airport helps assess the impact of aviation and ground transportation emissions on local air quality, supporting public health and environmental compliance.
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