Overview
Andersen School is an operational air monitoring station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Andersen School is an air monitoring station located in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, the station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). It contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA AQS standards. As a fixed-site monitor in an urban setting, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at Andersen School supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends in a densely populated urban area. The data aids in compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. The station's location in a school setting also provides valuable exposure-related data for the community.
Environmental context
The station's urban location in Minneapolis provides representative monitoring of air quality in a mixed residential and commercial area. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, with siting designed to capture population exposure. Reporting continuity through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ensures data is integrated into the EPA AQS database for regulatory compliance and public reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Andersen School is located at 2727 10th Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, in Hennepin County.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, Andersen School typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports public health protection and air quality management decisions in the Minneapolis area.
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