Overview
Benito Juarez High School is an operational air monitoring station in Chicago, Illinois, operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Benito Juarez High School is an air monitoring station located at 2150 South Lafin in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The station is operational and part of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's monitoring network, which feeds data into the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). This station plays a role in tracking ambient air quality in the Chicago metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to be representative of local air quality, often in urban or suburban settings. The Illinois EPA manages a network of stations to ensure compliance with federal standards and to provide data for public health assessments. As part of the broader AQS network, this station contributes to long-term air quality trends and helps inform regulatory decisions. Its location in a high school setting allows for community-relevant monitoring, potentially capturing exposure levels for students and nearby residents. The data collected supports air quality management and public awareness in the Chicago area.
Environmental context
The station is located in an urban residential area of Chicago, near industrial and transportation corridors. Monitoring in such settings is critical for assessing exposure to traffic-related pollutants and industrial emissions. The station's parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, though speciation and meteorology may vary. Siting representativeness is key to ensuring data reflects community exposure. Reporting continuity through the Illinois EPA supports long-term trend analysis and regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2150 South Lafin in Chicago, Illinois, United States, within Cook County.
As part of the Illinois EPA network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Urban air monitoring helps assess exposure to pollutants from traffic, industry, and other sources, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance with air quality standards.
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