Overview
Calvert City Elementary is an operational air monitoring station in Calvert City, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the national network for ambient air quality surveillance.
Calvert City Elementary is an air monitoring station located at 563 East 5th Avenue in Calvert City, Kentucky, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a fixed-site monitor for ambient air quality in the region. As an air monitoring station, it contributes to the broader network of environmental monitoring infrastructure managed under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, and its reporting agency is Eastern Research Group. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in the United States measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a small urban area suggests it may provide representative data for community exposure assessment. Calvert City Elementary's monitoring role supports local and state air quality management efforts, including compliance with EPA regulations and public health protection. The data collected helps inform air quality index (AQI) reporting and trend analysis for the region. The station is part of a nationwide system that ensures consistent and reliable air quality information for policymakers and the public.
Environmental context
The air monitoring station at Calvert City Elementary operates within the US EPA's regulatory framework, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants to protect public health and the environment. Kentucky's air quality is influenced by industrial activities, including chemical manufacturing and power generation, as well as transportation emissions. The station's siting in a residential area provides representative data for population exposure. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone, PM2.5, and other pollutants, though speciation and meteorological parameters may vary. Reporting continuity is maintained through the AQS network, ensuring long-term data for trend analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Calvert City Elementary air monitoring station is located at 563 East 5th Avenue in Calvert City, Kentucky, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is reported by Eastern Research Group, and it operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports local and state compliance with EPA regulations, public health advisories, and long-term trend analysis for the region.
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