Overview
B.F. Pearson School is an operational air monitoring station in Shakopee, Minnesota, reporting to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
B.F. Pearson School is an air monitoring station located at 917 Dakota St. in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States. Operated under the oversight of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, this station is part of the broader national network that supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is currently operational and provides continuous ambient air quality data for the region. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Minnesota's network monitor ozone and PM2.5 to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating recent active data collection. Located in Scott County, the station serves the Shakopee area, a growing suburban community southwest of Minneapolis. Its data supports local air quality management and public health assessments. As part of the state's air monitoring network, it helps track pollution trends, inform regulatory decisions, and provide the public with real-time air quality information through platforms like AirNow.
Environmental context
The station's location in Shakopee, Minnesota, places it in a region influenced by both urban emissions from the Twin Cities metropolitan area and agricultural activities from surrounding rural areas. Air monitoring in this context focuses on ozone and fine particulate matter, which are key concerns for respiratory health. The station's siting is representative of suburban exposure, complementing urban and rural monitors to provide a comprehensive picture of air quality across the state.
Frequently asked questions
B.F. Pearson School air monitoring station is located at 917 Dakota St. in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States.
The station is operated under the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Typical air monitoring stations in Minnesota measure criteria pollutants such as ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station provides data used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the US EPA to track air pollution trends, evaluate compliance with the Clean Air Act, and inform public health advisories.
Yes, it is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which includes thousands of monitoring stations across the United States that measure ambient air quality.
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