Overview
Camp Villere National Guard Training is an air monitoring station in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, operated under US EPA Region 6. It contributes to the national air quality monitoring network.
Camp Villere National Guard Training is an air monitoring station located at Engineer Rd & S. Range Rd in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. As a station in Region 6, it supports air quality management across the southern central United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which sets standards for ambient air quality through the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical air monitoring stations in this network measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The data collected is used for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and research. Located in a training facility, this station provides representative monitoring for the surrounding area, which includes a mix of rural and suburban environments. Its operation supports the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment by providing accurate and timely air quality data to the public and policymakers.
Environmental context
The station is situated in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, a region with a humid subtropical climate and significant industrial activity along the Gulf Coast. Air quality monitoring here is critical due to potential emissions from petrochemical plants, transportation, and natural sources like wildfires. The station's siting aims to capture representative ambient conditions, contributing to the national assessment of air quality trends and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Engineer Rd & S. Range Rd in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated under the oversight of US EPA Region 6, which manages air quality monitoring in the south-central United States.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which enforces National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
St. Tammany Parish is near industrial areas and major highways, making monitoring essential for assessing exposure to pollutants and protecting public health in a region with a growing population.
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