W OF KANE AVE. WEST & 5TH ST. INTERSECTION Air Monitoring Station, San Marcos, Texas

The W OF KANE AVE. WEST & 5TH ST. INTERSECTION air monitoring station is located at 2041 Airport Drive in San Marcos, Texas, within Caldwell County. This operational station is part of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) ambient air monitoring network, which supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station contributes to the state's efforts to track criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters. As an air monitoring station in Texas, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The TCEQ manages a network of stations across the state to ensure representative siting and continuous reporting. Typical monitoring includes ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants, though specific parameters at this site are not detailed. The station serves the San Marcos area, providing data that helps assess local air quality and inform public health decisions. Its location near an airport suggests potential monitoring of transportation-related emissions. The data collected supports regulatory compliance and community awareness of air quality conditions.

This air monitoring station in San Marcos, Texas, operates within the US EPA's AQS network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants like ozone, PM2.5, and PM10. The station's siting near an airport and urban area provides representative data for assessing local air quality impacts from transportation and industrial sources. Continuous reporting to the TCEQ ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act and supports regional air quality management.