Overview
West of Shiloh Road is an operational air monitoring station in Garland, Texas, operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air monitoring.
West of Shiloh Road is an air monitoring station located at 409 Forrest Gate in Garland, Texas, United States. It is part of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's monitoring network and operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework. The station is situated in Dallas County, a region with diverse industrial and urban air quality influences. The station monitors ambient air quality as part of the state's compliance with the Clean Air Act. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical criteria pollutants include ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's location in a suburban area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Environmental monitoring in Texas supports regulatory compliance and public health protection. The data from this station helps track air quality trends and informs local air quality management decisions. The station's operational status ensures continuous data collection for the region.
Environmental context
The station is located in Garland, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, an area with significant industrial activity, traffic emissions, and occasional ozone exceedances. Monitoring here helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the state implementation plan for air quality. The site's suburban setting provides data on population exposure to pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 409 Forrest Gate in Garland, Texas, United States, within Dallas County.
As part of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality network, it typically monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring in Texas operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, following the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Garland is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, which faces air quality challenges from industrial emissions and traffic. Monitoring helps track pollution levels and supports public health protection and regulatory compliance.
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