Overview
The ARMY RESERVE CENTER ROOF- CORE MONITORING SITE is an operational air monitoring station in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network, contributing to ambient air surveillance.
The ARMY RESERVE CENTER ROOF- CORE MONITORING SITE is an air monitoring station located at 1599 Wenig Rd NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It operates under the oversight of the reporting agency Eastern Research Group and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess air quality. This station is situated in Linn County, within an urban area that may be influenced by local industrial, residential, and transportation emissions. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, following EPA protocols for siting and instrumentation. The station's data supports regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The environmental significance of this site lies in its role in providing continuous, representative air quality data for the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Such monitoring helps track pollution trends, evaluate emission control strategies, and protect community health. The station contributes to the national database used for air quality management and research.
Environmental context
The Cedar Rapids area experiences a mix of urban and industrial emissions, with potential sources including transportation, manufacturing, and energy production. Air monitoring stations like this one are strategically sited to capture representative ambient concentrations. The station's location on a roof may provide unobstructed airflow, minimizing local interference. Monitoring parameters typically include criteria pollutants and meteorological data, which are essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS and understanding local air quality dynamics.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1599 Wenig Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The reporting agency for this site is Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and reporting.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and follow EPA regulations, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Air monitoring provides data to assess pollution levels, protect public health, and ensure compliance with air quality standards, especially in urban areas with diverse emission sources.
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