Overview
EAST HIGH SCHOOL, DES MOINES IA, FRM, SEQ. SAMPLER, SPM, ROOF is an air monitoring station in Des Moines, Iowa, operated by Polk County Physical Planning. It uses a Federal Reference Method sequential sampler for particulate matter.
EAST HIGH SCHOOL, DES MOINES IA, FRM, SEQ. SAMPLER, SPM, ROOF is an operational air monitoring station located at 1427 E University Ave in Des Moines, Iowa. This station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by Polk County Physical Planning and serves the Des Moines metropolitan area. The station employs a Federal Reference Method (FRM) sequential sampler for suspended particulate matter (SPM) on a roof-top platform. FRM samplers are the standard for regulatory compliance monitoring, providing accurate and consistent measurements of particulate matter concentrations. The station's siting on a school roof is typical for urban background monitoring, capturing population exposure levels. Environmental monitoring at this station contributes to local air quality management and public health protection. Data from this station supports regulatory reporting and helps inform policy decisions in Polk County. The station's location in an urban area provides representative data for assessing community exposure to particulate matter, which is a key environmental health concern.
Environmental context
Des Moines, Iowa, experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, which can influence particulate matter concentrations through temperature inversions and seasonal sources like heating. The station's urban setting captures emissions from transportation, industry, and residential sources. Monitoring particulate matter is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and protecting public health, as fine particles are linked to respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1427 E University Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, on the roof of East High School.
It measures suspended particulate matter (SPM) using a Federal Reference Method (FRM) sequential sampler, which is the standard for regulatory compliance monitoring under the US EPA's AQS network.
The station is operated by Polk County Physical Planning, which is responsible for local air quality monitoring in the Des Moines area.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
Particulate matter monitoring is important for assessing air quality impacts from urban sources like traffic and industry, and for protecting public health from respiratory and cardiovascular risks associated with fine particles.
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