Overview
CAMP LOGAN TRAILER is an operational air monitoring station in Zion, Illinois, part of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency network. It monitors ambient air quality at Illinois Beach State Park.
CAMP LOGAN TRAILER is an air monitoring station located at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Lake County, Illinois, United States. Operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the characterization of regional air quality in northeastern Illinois. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. Typical air monitoring stations in Illinois measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Some stations also include meteorological parameters to support data interpretation. The Illinois EPA follows EPA-approved methods for siting, operation, and quality assurance to ensure data representativeness and comparability. Located within Illinois Beach State Park, the station provides valuable data on air quality in a recreational and natural area along Lake Michigan. This context is important for understanding the influence of regional pollution transport and local sources. The data supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on air quality trends in the Great Lakes region. Continuous operation ensures long-term records for trend analysis and policy evaluation.
Environmental context
The station's location at Illinois Beach State Park offers a unique coastal monitoring perspective along Lake Michigan, capturing regional air quality influenced by both urban and industrial sources from the Chicago metropolitan area and nearby power plants. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, with siting designed to represent background conditions. Reporting continuity through the Illinois EPA ensures data integration into the national AQS database, supporting regulatory assessments and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
CAMP LOGAN TRAILER is located at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Lake County, Illinois, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient concentrations of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants as part of the Illinois EPA network.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and follows EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) standards for monitoring, quality assurance, and data reporting.
Monitoring at this coastal Lake Michigan site helps assess regional air quality, track pollution transport from urban areas, and protect public health in a recreational and natural environment.
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