Overview
BONNE TERRE POSSIBLE PAMS SITE is an air monitoring station in Bonne Terre, Missouri, United States. It is operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program and contributes to ambient air quality surveillance.
BONNE TERRE POSSIBLE PAMS SITE is an air monitoring station located in Bonne Terre, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. As part of the national air monitoring network, it supports the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station is classified under the Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) program, which focuses on ozone precursor monitoring. The facility operates under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which is responsible for sample analysis and data reporting. While specific technical specifications such as the number of parameters measured are not detailed, PAMS sites typically measure ozone, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and meteorological variables. The station's location in a small urban area provides representative data for local air quality conditions. Environmental monitoring at this site helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the U.S. EPA. Data from this station contributes to regional air quality management and public health protection. The station's operational status ensures continuous data collection for regulatory and research purposes.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Bonne Terre, a city in the lead mining region of southeastern Missouri. The local environmental context includes potential industrial emissions from mining and processing activities, as well as urban sources such as traffic. Monitoring at this PAMS site focuses on ozone precursors like VOCs and NOx, which are critical for understanding photochemical smog formation. The data supports the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and helps evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located in Bonne Terre, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States, at coordinates 37.896944, -90.422222.
As a PAMS site, it monitors ozone precursors such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), along with meteorological parameters, to support photochemical assessment.
The station is operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which handles sample analysis and data reporting for air quality monitoring.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as per the Clean Air Act.
Bonne Terre is in a region with historical lead mining and industrial activities. Air monitoring helps track pollutant levels, protect public health, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
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