Overview
Von Ormy Highway 16 is an operational air monitoring station in Lytle, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Von Ormy Highway 16 is an air monitoring station located at 17534 North State Highway 16 in Lytle, Texas, within Atascosa County. Operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating recent operational activity. As part of the TCEQ's monitoring network, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, in line with EPA regulatory requirements. The station's rural location near San Antonio provides valuable background air quality data for the region. Environmental monitoring at Von Ormy Highway 16 supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The data collected aids in assessing the impact of local emissions sources, including transportation and industrial activities, and informs community-level air quality management decisions.
Environmental context
The station's location in Atascosa County, Texas, places it in a region influenced by agricultural activities, oil and gas operations, and urban emissions from nearby San Antonio. Monitoring at this site helps characterize background air quality and detect regional transport of pollutants. The TCEQ's network ensures representative siting and continuous reporting, supporting compliance with EPA standards and providing data for public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
Von Ormy Highway 16 is located at 17534 North State Highway 16 in Lytle, Texas, within Atascosa County, United States.
As part of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, following EPA monitoring protocols.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across Texas.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, established under the Clean Air Act. Stations must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and follow standardized monitoring methods.
The station provides continuous air quality data that helps assess compliance with NAAQS, track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories in the Lytle and San Antonio region.
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