Overview
Brandon Township is an operational air monitoring station in Douglas County, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants to support regional air
Brandon Township is an air monitoring station located at 7208 County Rd. 16 NW in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The station is operational and falls under the reporting agency of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. As part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, it plays a role in ambient air quality surveillance across the state. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical rural stations in Minnesota focus on ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess regional transport and background concentrations. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency coordinates a network of stations to ensure representative siting and data continuity. Environmental monitoring in this region supports understanding of air quality impacts from agricultural activities, transportation, and occasional industrial sources. Data from Brandon Township contributes to state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station's location in a rural setting provides valuable background measurements for assessing regional air quality trends.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Douglas County, Minnesota, where air quality is influenced by agricultural emissions (ammonia, particulate matter from tilling), local traffic, and long-range transport of pollutants. Monitoring at this site helps characterize background concentrations and distinguish local sources from regional pollution. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency operates a network of stations to meet EPA monitoring requirements, ensuring data representativeness for population exposure and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The Brandon Township air monitoring station is located at 7208 County Rd. 16 NW in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, as part of the state's ambient air monitoring network.
Rural stations in Minnesota typically monitor ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to assess regional air quality and background concentrations, in compliance with EPA requirements.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, supporting the Clean Air Act by providing data for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance and state implementation plans.
Rural monitoring helps differentiate local agricultural and transportation emissions from regional pollution transport, informing public health advisories and regulatory strategies for attaining air quality standards.
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