Overview
709 N. Champaign St. is an operational air monitoring station in Champaign, Illinois, operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
709 N. Champaign St. is an air monitoring station located in Champaign, Illinois, United States. Operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, it is part of the national network that tracks ambient air quality. The station provides data for regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to represent local air quality conditions, often in urban or suburban settings. The Illinois EPA ensures data continuity and quality assurance. This station serves the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, supporting community awareness of air quality trends. Its data helps inform local health advisories and long-term environmental planning. The station's operational status ensures ongoing contributions to regional air quality management.
Environmental context
The station monitors ambient air quality in Champaign, a city in east-central Illinois with a mix of urban and agricultural influences. Typical parameters include criteria pollutants and meteorological data. Siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of population exposure. Reporting continuity is maintained by the Illinois EPA, contributing to the national AQS database.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 709 N. Champaign St. in Champaign, Illinois, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which implements the Clean Air Act and sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and long-term environmental planning for the Champaign-Urbana area.
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