Overview
COM ED MAINTENANCE BLDG is an operational air monitoring station in Chicago, Illinois, operated by the Cook County Department of Environmental Control. It contributes to local air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
COM ED MAINTENANCE BLDG is an air monitoring station located at 7801 Lawndale in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States. The facility is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Cook County Department of Environmental Control. As an operational station, it plays a role in tracking criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in a densely populated urban area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. In Illinois, the state environmental agency and local authorities collaborate to maintain a network of stations that assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in Chicago is critical due to the city's industrial history, heavy traffic, and population density. Stations like COM ED MAINTENANCE BLDG help track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, supporting public health advisories and regulatory actions. The data contributes to regional air quality management and informs community exposure assessments.
Environmental context
Chicago's air quality is influenced by a mix of industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and meteorological conditions. The COM ED MAINTENANCE BLDG station is situated in a residential-industrial area, providing representative data for local exposure. Monitoring focuses on criteria pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, with siting designed to capture population-level exposure. The station's operation under the Cook County Department of Environmental Control ensures alignment with EPA protocols for quality assurance and data validation.
Frequently asked questions
COM ED MAINTENANCE BLDG is located at 7801 Lawndale in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, following US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Cook County Department of Environmental Control, which manages local air quality monitoring in the Chicago area.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) established by the Clean Air Act.
Chicago's dense population and industrial activity require continuous air quality surveillance to protect public health and ensure compliance with federal air quality standards.
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