Overview
West corner is an air monitoring station in Detroit, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
West corner is an air monitoring station located at 1300 S Fort St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Air Quality Division. The station provides continuous ambient air quality monitoring for the Detroit metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. It typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The data collected supports state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Located in an industrial area near the Marathon Petroleum refinery, this station plays a key role in assessing air quality impacts from industrial sources and urban emissions. Its long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and public health protection in the region.
Environmental context
The station's location in Detroit's industrial corridor provides representative monitoring of emissions from refineries, manufacturing, and transportation. Its parameter coverage includes criteria pollutants and meteorological data, supporting compliance with EPA regulations. The site's urban setting helps assess population exposure to air pollution in a major metropolitan area.
Frequently asked questions
The West corner station is located at 1300 S Fort St in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Air Quality Division.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the Air Quality System (AQS).
Detroit's industrial and urban environment requires continuous monitoring to assess pollution from refineries, manufacturing, and traffic, protecting public health and supporting regulatory compliance.
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