Overview
Flint Hills Refinery 442 is an air monitoring station in Rosemount, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It monitors air quality in the region.
Flint Hills Refinery 442 is an air monitoring station located in Rosemount, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the state's air quality monitoring network, managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, with monitoring protocols aligned with EPA standards. Typical air monitoring stations in Minnesota measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting is designed to be representative of local air quality, often placed in areas with significant industrial or urban influence. This station plays a key role in assessing air quality in the Rosemount area, which is near the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Data from this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and long-term trend analysis. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency uses this information to develop strategies for reducing emissions and protecting community health.
Environmental context
The Rosemount area is part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan region, with a mix of industrial, residential, and agricultural land uses. Air quality monitoring in this region focuses on capturing the impact of local refineries, transportation corridors, and seasonal agricultural activities. The station's location near County Road 42 provides representative sampling of urban-influenced air, helping to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
Flint Hills Refinery 442 is an air monitoring station located at County Road 42 in Rosemount, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality, which manages the state's air monitoring network.
Air monitoring in Minnesota operates under the US Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, with data reported to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Rosemount is near the Twin Cities metropolitan area with industrial and transportation sources. Monitoring helps assess local air quality, protect public health, and inform emission reduction strategies.
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