Overview
FIRESTATION is an air monitoring station in Peoria, Illinois, operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants to support public health and regulatory comp
FIRESTATION is an operational air monitoring station located at Hurlburt & MacArthur in Peoria, Illinois, United States. As part of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's monitoring network, it feeds data into the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which supports national ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. The station is situated in a mixed urban-industrial area of Peoria, providing representative sampling for local air quality assessment. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which mandates monitoring for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Illinois include continuous analyzers for ozone and PM2.5, with periodic speciation sampling. The last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection and reporting continuity. Environmental monitoring at FIRESTATION supports community health by detecting pollutant levels that may affect respiratory and cardiovascular conditions. The data contributes to air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance, and trend analysis for Peoria and the broader Illinois region. This station plays a role in the national effort to maintain air quality standards and protect public health.
Environmental context
Peoria, Illinois, is a Midwestern city with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential sources of air pollution. The region experiences seasonal variations in ozone and particulate matter, influenced by weather patterns and local emissions. Air monitoring stations like FIRESTATION are sited to capture representative data for population exposure and regulatory compliance. The station's location at a street intersection suggests a focus on near-roadway or urban background monitoring, which is critical for assessing traffic-related pollutants and their health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
FIRESTATION is located at Hurlburt & MacArthur in Peoria, Illinois, United States. It is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, FIRESTATION likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Specific parameters are determined by the Illinois EPA based on local air quality needs.
FIRESTATION provides continuous air quality data that supports the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Peoria, helps identify pollution trends, and ensures compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This data is used by regulators and the public to assess health risks.
FIRESTATION operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. The Illinois EPA ensures the station follows federal monitoring requirements, including siting criteria, quality assurance, and data reporting standards.
Data from FIRESTATION is used to calculate the Air Quality Index, inform public health advisories, support regulatory compliance, and guide emission reduction strategies. It also contributes to national air quality trends and research.
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