Overview
WHALEY PK 3610 IOWA (FLINT) is an operational air monitoring station in Flint, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Michigan Dept Of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy-Air Quality Division network, providing ambient air quality data.
WHALEY PK 3610 IOWA (FLINT) is an operational air monitoring station located in Flint, Michigan, United States. This station is part of the state's air quality monitoring network managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division. It contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring infrastructure, supporting the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical air monitoring stations in Michigan measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date was December 26, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of the Flint area monitoring network, this station provides critical data for assessing air quality in a region with historical industrial activity and environmental justice concerns. The data supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on air pollution trends. Continuous operation ensures long-term records for evaluating air quality improvements and policy effectiveness.
Environmental context
Flint, Michigan, has faced significant environmental challenges, including the water crisis and legacy industrial pollution. Air monitoring stations like WHALEY PK 3610 IOWA are essential for tracking criteria pollutants and assessing exposure risks. The station's location in a residential area provides representative data for population exposure. Monitoring supports compliance with NAAQS and helps identify pollution sources, such as vehicle emissions and industrial facilities, contributing to local air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3610 Iowa Street in Flint, Michigan, United States. It is situated in Genesee County.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient concentrations of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division, which manages the state's air monitoring network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
Air monitoring in Flint is crucial due to historical industrial emissions and environmental justice concerns. Continuous data helps protect public health, assess pollution trends, and inform regulatory actions.
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