Overview
Doe Run Glover - Post Office #2 is an air monitoring station in Iron County, Missouri, operated by Doe Run Herculaneum. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Doe Run Glover - Post Office #2 is an air monitoring station located in a remote area near Glover, Missouri, in Iron County. The station is part of the United States' ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). It is operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, a lead mining and smelting company, and likely focuses on monitoring criteria pollutants relevant to industrial emissions. The station's last reported sample date is May 29, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in this region track pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and lead, given the area's industrial history. The station's remote siting suggests it may serve as a background or downwind monitor for the Doe Run lead smelter complex. Environmental monitoring in this context is critical for assessing air quality impacts from mining and smelting operations. The data collected supports regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station contributes to the broader network of monitors that inform state and federal air quality management decisions.
Environmental context
The station is located in the Ozark region of Missouri, an area with a history of lead mining and smelting. Air monitoring here focuses on particulate matter and heavy metals, particularly lead, due to emissions from industrial facilities. The remote siting helps characterize regional background levels and downwind impacts. Monitoring data supports the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and state implementation plans.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located near Glover, Missouri, in Iron County, at a remote site along Highway 49. Its coordinates are approximately 37.485387 N, -90.690022 W.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air quality parameters such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and lead, supporting compliance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, a company involved in lead mining and smelting, and reports data to the EPA's Air Quality System.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Iron County has a history of lead mining and smelting, making air monitoring essential for tracking industrial emissions, protecting public health, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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