Overview
Cardinal Stritch School is an operational air monitoring station in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network, reporting to the University Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa.
Cardinal Stritch School is an air monitoring station located at Cardinal Stritch Jr/Sr High School in Keokuk, Iowa, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to protect public health and the environment. The station operates under the oversight of the University Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, a key partner in the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). As part of this network, the station likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following federal reference methods. The data supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management. Located in a rural area of Lee County, the station provides valuable baseline air quality data for the region. Its proximity to the Mississippi River and agricultural activities may influence local air quality patterns. The station's long-term operation helps track trends and supports research on air pollution impacts in the Midwest.
Environmental context
The station's location in Keokuk, Iowa, places it in a region with mixed agricultural and industrial influences. Air quality monitoring here is important for assessing the impact of farming emissions, such as ammonia from fertilizers, and potential transport of pollutants from nearby power plants and urban centers. The station's data contributes to understanding regional air quality trends and supports the U.S. EPA's regulatory framework for protecting public health.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Cardinal Stritch Jr/Sr High School, 2981 Plank Road, Keokuk, Iowa 52632, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following federal reference methods.
The station is operated under the oversight of the University Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
The station operates under the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Air Quality System (AQS) network, ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Keokuk's location near the Mississippi River and agricultural areas makes monitoring crucial for tracking pollutants from farming and industrial sources, as well as regional transport, to protect public health and the environment.
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