Overview
East St. John HS is an operational air monitoring station in Laplace, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and reports data through Eastern Research Group.
East St. John HS is an air monitoring station located at 1 Wildcat Dr. in Laplace, Louisiana, within St. John the Baptist Parish. Operated under the oversight of Eastern Research Group, this station contributes to the United States' extensive air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is part of a broader network that includes state and local monitoring agencies, as well as federal programs such as the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is September 25, 2020, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in a region with industrial activity along the Mississippi River, including petrochemical plants and refineries, this station plays a key role in assessing local air quality and protecting public health. Its data helps inform regulatory decisions and community awareness about air pollution levels in the Laplace area.
Environmental context
The station is situated in St. John the Baptist Parish, an area with significant industrial emissions from nearby petrochemical facilities and transportation corridors. Air monitoring in this region focuses on criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants to ensure compliance with NAAQS and to protect sensitive populations. The station's siting is representative of urban and industrial influences, providing critical data for exposure assessments and regulatory actions.
Frequently asked questions
East St. John HS is located at 1 Wildcat Dr. in Laplace, Louisiana, United States, within St. John the Baptist Parish.
Typical air monitoring stations in the US measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead.
The station is operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and reporting for this monitoring site.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides local air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and community awareness of pollution levels in an industrial area.
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