Overview
Yellow Freight is an operational air monitoring station in Detroit, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, tracking criteria pollutants to
Yellow Freight is an air monitoring station located at 7701 W. Jefferson in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division, this station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's last reported sample date was February 27, 2021, indicating ongoing data collection. As a regulatory monitoring site, Yellow Freight operates under the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. The station's location in an industrial and urban area of Detroit provides representative data for population exposure and source attribution. Typical monitoring equipment includes federal reference or equivalent methods for continuous or filter-based sampling, with data reported to the EPA's AQS database for compliance and public health assessments. The station serves a critical role in characterizing air quality in the Detroit metropolitan area, a region with historical industrial emissions and transportation-related pollution. Data from Yellow Freight supports state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. Its continued operation ensures long-term trend analysis and regulatory accountability.
Environmental context
The Yellow Freight station monitors air quality in Detroit, a major industrial and transportation hub. The site's urban location captures emissions from vehicles, manufacturing, and energy production, which contribute to criteria pollutants like PM2.5 and ozone. Under the US EPA AQS framework, such stations are sited to represent population exposure and source impacts. The data supports compliance with NAAQS and helps track progress toward cleaner air. Michigan EGLE uses this information for air quality forecasting and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
Yellow Freight is located at 7701 W. Jefferson in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, Yellow Freight monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. Stations like Yellow Freight follow federal reference methods and siting criteria to ensure data quality and representativeness.
Data from Yellow Freight supports state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards, informs public health advisories, and helps track long-term air quality trends in the Detroit metropolitan area.
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