238 Chad Baker Air Monitoring Station, Laplace, Louisiana | USA Environmental Monitoring

238 Chad Baker is an air monitoring station located in Laplace, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States. The station is part of the national air quality monitoring network and is operated by Eastern Research Group, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). It serves the local community by tracking criteria pollutants and supporting regulatory compliance. The station operates under the US EPA's ambient air quality monitoring framework, which includes standards for ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of the AQS network, data from this station helps assess air quality trends and inform public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date was September 25, 2020, indicating active monitoring during that period. Located in an industrial area along the Mississippi River, the station plays a key role in monitoring emissions from nearby petrochemical facilities and transportation corridors. Its data supports state and federal efforts to maintain compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and protect community health. The station's location in a mixed residential-industrial zone provides representative sampling for population exposure assessments.

The station is situated in St. John the Baptist Parish, an area with significant industrial activity including oil refining and chemical manufacturing. This context makes continuous air monitoring critical for detecting pollutant exceedances and protecting public health. The station's data contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System, supporting regulatory decisions and community awareness. Its location near major highways also captures mobile source emissions, providing a comprehensive view of local air quality.