Overview
Convent is an operational air monitoring station in St. James Parish, Louisiana, operated by the State of Louisiana. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
Convent is an air monitoring station located at 8187-1 Hwy 18 in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. Operated by the State of Louisiana, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is situated in an industrial region along the Mississippi River, where petrochemical and refining activities are prevalent. The station's technical operations are managed by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), which oversees the collection of criteria pollutant data and meteorological parameters. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent and ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in this region is critical due to the concentration of industrial facilities, including oil refineries and chemical plants, which can impact local air quality. The data from Convent supports public health protection, regulatory compliance, and community awareness. As part of a broader state network, this station contributes to long-term air quality trends and helps inform emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
The Convent air monitoring station operates in Louisiana's industrial corridor, where petrochemical and refining activities are major sources of air emissions. Monitoring in this area focuses on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide, which are regulated under the US EPA's NAAQS. The station's siting is representative of industrial-urban fringe environments, providing data on downwind impacts. Reporting continuity is maintained through the State of Louisiana's network, ensuring consistent data for regulatory compliance and public health assessments.
Frequently asked questions
The Convent air monitoring station is located at 8187-1 Hwy 18 in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States.
The Convent air monitoring station is operated by the State of Louisiana, specifically through the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ).
Typical air monitoring stations in Louisiana's network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The Convent station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and support air quality management.
St. James Parish is located in Louisiana's industrial corridor with numerous petrochemical and refining facilities. Air monitoring helps track emissions, protect public health, and ensure regulatory compliance.
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