Overview
Doe Run Buick - Buick NE is an air monitoring station in Iron County, Missouri, operated by Doe Run Herculaneum. It provides ongoing ambient air quality data as part of regional environmental monitoring efforts.
Doe Run Buick - Buick NE is an air monitoring station located at 347 Power Lane in the Buick area of Iron County, Missouri, United States. The station is operational and reports to the Doe Run Herculaneum agency, contributing to the national air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in assessing local air pollution levels in a region with industrial activity. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to be representative of local air quality, often near emission sources or population centers. The last sample date was September 30, 2025, indicating recent data collection. Located in the Ozark region of Missouri, the station serves a rural area with historical mining and smelting operations. Its data helps inform public health advisories and regulatory compliance. The station's long-term operation supports trend analysis and environmental management in the region, contributing to the broader U.S. air monitoring infrastructure.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Iron County, Missouri, an area with a history of lead mining and smelting, particularly associated with the Doe Run Company. Air monitoring in this context focuses on measuring particulate matter and lead concentrations to assess potential health impacts. The station's siting near a former smelter site ensures representative sampling of industrial emissions. Data from this station supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
Doe Run Buick - Buick NE is located at 347 Power Lane in the Buick area of Iron County, Missouri, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air pollutants such as particulate matter, ozone, and lead, contributing to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System.
The station is operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, a reporting agency under the Doe Run Company, which manages environmental monitoring in the region.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Iron County has a history of lead mining and smelting, making air monitoring critical for tracking lead and particulate levels to protect public health and ensure regulatory compliance.
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