Overview
Between ADM Growmark Grain Elevator and Bunge Corp Grain Elevator is an air monitoring station in St. Charles, Louisiana, operated under US EPA Region 6. It monitors ambient air quality near industrial grain facilities.
Between ADM Growmark Grain Elevator and Bunge Corp Grain Elevator is an air monitoring station located on Amelia Street at River Road in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, operated under Region 6, and serves to monitor ambient air quality in an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in this network track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting near grain elevators suggests a focus on particulate matter and potential agricultural emissions. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing air quality impacts from nearby grain handling and processing facilities. Data collected supports regulatory compliance and community health assessments. The station's location in St. Charles Parish, part of the Mississippi River industrial corridor, underscores its importance in tracking emissions from both agricultural and industrial sources.
Environmental context
The station is situated in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, within the Mississippi River industrial corridor, which hosts numerous petrochemical plants, refineries, and grain facilities. Air monitoring in this region focuses on criteria pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, and ozone, as well as toxic air contaminants. The proximity to grain elevators introduces potential emissions of particulate matter and volatile organic compounds. The US EPA's AQS network ensures standardized data collection for regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on Amelia Street at River Road in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States.
US EPA air monitoring stations typically measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated under the US EPA Region 6 office as part of the national Air Quality System (AQS) network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act, with monitoring standards set by the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and data reported through the AQS network.
Grain elevators can emit particulate matter, dust, and volatile organic compounds. Monitoring helps assess compliance with air quality standards and protect nearby communities from potential health impacts.
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