Overview
Cassopolis ROSS BEATTY HIGH SCHOOL is an operational air monitoring station in Cassopolis, Michigan, reporting to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Cassopolis ROSS BEATTY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 22721 Diamond Cove Street in Cassopolis, Michigan, is an operational air monitoring station. It is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station is situated in Cass County, a rural area in southwestern Michigan, and serves to monitor local air quality conditions. The station reports to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division, which oversees ambient air monitoring in the state. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in the AQS network monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating recent operational activity. Environmental monitoring at this location helps assess air quality impacts from regional sources such as agriculture, transportation, and industrial activities in the Great Lakes region. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station's rural siting provides representative background measurements for the area.
Environmental context
The Cassopolis area is primarily rural with agricultural land use, and air quality monitoring here helps capture background pollutant levels away from major urban centers. The station's data contributes to understanding regional transport of pollutants across the Great Lakes basin. Monitoring in Michigan is critical due to the state's industrial history and proximity to major emission sources in the Midwest. The station's location at a high school allows for community-relevant exposure assessment.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 22721 Diamond Cove Street in Cassopolis, Michigan, USA, within Cass County.
The station is operated under the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Typical EGLE stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA requirements.
The station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health protection.
Rural stations like this one help establish background pollutant levels, track regional transport of air pollution, and support studies on the impact of agriculture and long-range transport on air quality.
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