Overview
AES/IPL Petersburg/Doty Orchard is an operational air monitoring station in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the AES Indiana reporting network and last sampled on June 30, 2021.
AES/IPL Petersburg/Doty Orchard is an air monitoring station located west of State Route 57 in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the reporting agency AES Indiana, contributing to the broader ambient air quality monitoring network in the state. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Indiana track these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2021, indicating recent activity. Environmental monitoring in this region supports public health and environmental management, particularly given the industrial context of southwestern Indiana, which includes power generation and manufacturing. The data collected helps assess air quality trends and informs regulatory decisions. As part of the AES Indiana network, this station plays a role in maintaining air quality standards for the local community.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Daviess County, Indiana, where air quality monitoring is essential due to nearby industrial activities, including the AES Petersburg coal-fired power plant. The site's representativeness is typical for a rural background station, providing baseline data for regional air quality assessments. Monitoring focuses on criteria pollutants and may include meteorological parameters to support dispersion modeling and regulatory compliance under the US EPA AQS framework.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located west of State Route 57 in Daviess County, Indiana, United States, near the AES Petersburg power plant.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with US EPA standards.
The station is operated under the reporting agency AES Indiana, which is part of the AES Corporation, a global power company.
Air monitoring stations in Indiana operate under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as per the Clean Air Act.
Daviess County hosts industrial facilities like the AES Petersburg power plant, making air monitoring critical for assessing pollution impacts on public health and the environment, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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