Overview
COM ED TRAINING CENTER is an operational air monitoring station in Braidwood, Illinois, operated under the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It contributes to regional air quality surveillance.
COM ED TRAINING CENTER is an air monitoring station located at 36400 S. Essex Rd. in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated under the oversight of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. Data from this station contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, which is used for regulatory decision-making and public health advisories. The station serves the Braidwood area and surrounding communities in Will County, providing critical data for assessing air pollution trends and protecting public health. Its location near industrial and residential zones allows for monitoring of both background and source-impacted air quality. The data supports state implementation plans and helps inform local air quality management strategies.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a region with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential land uses. Will County experiences air quality challenges from transportation emissions, power generation, and industrial activities. Monitoring at this site helps track pollutants like ozone and fine particulate matter, which are influenced by local sources and regional transport. The station's data is essential for evaluating compliance with NAAQS and for developing emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 36400 S. Essex Rd. in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated under the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which oversees air quality monitoring across the state.
Data from the station is submitted to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Braidwood is near industrial and power generation facilities, so monitoring helps track local and regional air pollution, supporting public health protection and emission reduction efforts.
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