Battle Creek Middle School HAPS Special Study MPCA Site 0873 - St. Paul, Minnesota Air Monitoring Station

Battle Creek Middle School HAPS Special Study MPCA Site 0873 is an operational air monitoring station located at 2121 N. Park Drive in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. The station is part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality monitoring network, contributing to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) for tracking hazardous air pollutants (HAPS). The station focuses on special study monitoring of HAPS, which includes toxic air contaminants that may pose health risks. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical HAPS monitoring includes volatile organic compounds, metals, and other pollutants. The site operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air monitoring requirements, ensuring data quality and representativeness. This monitoring station serves the St. Paul metropolitan area, providing critical data for assessing air toxics exposure and supporting public health protection. Its location at a middle school allows for community-relevant monitoring, helping to inform local air quality management and regulatory decisions. The data collected contributes to national air toxics assessments and trend analyses.

The station is situated in an urban residential area of St. Paul, near industrial and transportation sources. Monitoring HAPS is crucial for understanding local air toxics exposure, especially near schools. The site's siting representativeness supports community-scale assessments, aligning with EPA's monitoring objectives for population exposure.