AIR TOXICS SITE, KAIRS 8346 - Air Monitoring Station in Calvert City, Kentucky

AIR TOXICS SITE, KAIRS 8346 is an air monitoring station located at City Hall on Fifth Street in Calvert City, Kentucky, United States. The station is operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality and is part of the national air toxics monitoring network. It serves the Marshall County area, providing critical data on hazardous air pollutants. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and air toxics monitoring. As an air toxics site, it focuses on measuring speciated pollutants that pose health risks, complementing the broader criteria pollutant network. The station's siting in a small urban area ensures representative sampling of local air quality. This monitoring station plays a vital role in assessing community exposure to air toxics in Calvert City and surrounding areas. Data collected supports regulatory compliance, health risk assessments, and public awareness. The station contributes to the national understanding of air quality trends and helps guide emission reduction strategies.

The station is located in Calvert City, a small community in western Kentucky near the Tennessee River. The area has a mix of industrial and agricultural activities, with potential sources of air toxics including manufacturing and transportation. Monitoring at this site helps characterize local air quality and assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and air toxics regulations. The station's data supports the Kentucky Division For Air Quality's efforts to protect public health and the environment.