Whitmore Air Monitoring Station, Omaha, Nebraska | US EPA AQS Network

Whitmore is an air monitoring station located at 1616 Whitmore in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. It is operated by the Omaha-Douglas County Health Department and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network. The station is currently operational and provides data for assessing ambient air quality in the Omaha metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at Whitmore are not detailed, typical urban stations in the AQS network measure a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent data collection. Environmental monitoring at Whitmore supports public health protection by tracking air pollution levels in a densely populated urban area. The data collected helps local and state agencies assess trends, issue air quality alerts, and develop strategies to reduce emissions. As part of the EPA's AQS network, Whitmore contributes to a national database used for research, policy-making, and regulatory compliance.

Omaha, located in Douglas County, Nebraska, experiences a mix of urban and industrial emissions, including from transportation, power generation, and manufacturing. Air monitoring stations like Whitmore are critical for tracking criteria pollutants and assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting in a residential area provides representative data for population exposure. Continuous monitoring helps identify pollution episodes and supports public health advisories.