Overview
County Road 75 is an operational air monitoring station in Bixby, Missouri, operated by Doe Run Herculaneum. It provides ambient air quality data for the Iron County region.
County Road 75 is an air monitoring station located in Bixby, Missouri, United States. Operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, the station is part of the local environmental monitoring network serving Iron County. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in a rural area with industrial activity. The station reports to the Doe Run Herculaneum agency and last sampled on September 30, 2025. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Missouri track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and sulfur dioxide, in line with US EPA Ambient Air Quality Standards. The station's location near County Road 75 suggests a focus on monitoring potential emissions from nearby industrial sources. This monitoring station plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment by providing data for regulatory compliance and community awareness. Its operation supports the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and EPA's air quality management programs, helping to ensure that air quality standards are met in the region.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Iron County, Missouri, which has a history of lead mining and smelting. The local environmental context includes potential industrial emissions from the Doe Run facility, making air monitoring critical for detecting pollutants like lead and sulfur dioxide. The station's siting is representative of a source-oriented monitoring approach, focusing on areas near industrial operations to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
County Road 75 is located at Doe Run Buick - County Road 75, Bixby, Missouri 65439, United States. It serves the Iron County area.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and lead, in accordance with US EPA standards. Specific parameters are not publicly listed.
The station is operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, a company involved in lead mining and smelting in the region.
The station operates under the US EPA Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and is part of the national air monitoring network. Data collected supports compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Iron County has a history of lead mining and smelting, making air monitoring essential for detecting industrial emissions and protecting public health. The station helps ensure air quality meets federal standards.
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