Overview
Boonville- Boonville HS is an operational Air Monitoring Station in Boonville, Indiana, managed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Boonville- Boonville HS is an Air Monitoring Station located at Boonville High School in Warrick County, Indiana. Operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, this station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is part of a statewide effort to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station's siting at a high school represents a typical community-scale monitoring location, designed to assess population exposure to air pollutants. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, such stations commonly monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's reporting agency ensures data continuity and quality assurance following EPA guidelines. Environmental monitoring in this region is important due to the mix of industrial activities in southwestern Indiana, including power generation and manufacturing. The data collected helps local and state agencies evaluate air quality trends, issue health advisories, and develop emission reduction strategies. This station plays a role in protecting public health and informing environmental policy in the Ohio Valley region.
Environmental context
This monitoring station is situated in Warrick County, Indiana, an area with a mix of agricultural, industrial, and residential land uses. The region is influenced by emissions from coal-fired power plants and manufacturing facilities, making ambient air monitoring critical for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location at a high school provides representative data for community exposure, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children. Continuous monitoring helps track pollutant trends and supports the state's air quality management programs.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 300 N. 1st St., Boonville High School, in Boonville, Warrick County, Indiana, United States.
As an Air Monitoring Station, it typically monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's Office of Air Quality, which ensures data quality and reporting to the EPA.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Boonville is in an area with industrial activities including power generation and manufacturing. Monitoring helps assess air quality, protect public health, and inform emission reduction strategies to meet federal standards.
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