Overview
Forest City, Exide Levee (ESP SCHULYKILL WEST SITE LOCATED ON A LEVEE) is an operational air monitoring station in Forest City, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Missouri Laboratory Services Program network, providing ambient air quality dat
Forest City, Exide Levee (ESP SCHULYKILL WEST SITE LOCATED ON A LEVEE) is an operational air monitoring station located in Forest City, Missouri, United States. The station is situated at 300 S. Washington St., Oregon, MO, and is managed by the Missouri Laboratory Services Program. As part of the national air monitoring network, it contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS). It is designed to monitor criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters, supporting compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting on a levee provides a representative sampling location for the surrounding area. Environmental monitoring at this station plays a key role in understanding local air quality trends and supporting public health protection. The data collected helps inform regulatory decisions and community awareness. The station's ongoing operation ensures continuity of air quality records for the region.
Environmental context
The station is located in Holt County, Missouri, a rural area with agricultural activities. Air monitoring in such settings is important for assessing the impact of agricultural emissions, including particulate matter and ammonia, on regional air quality. The station's placement on a levee near the Missouri River provides a representative sampling point for local meteorological conditions and pollutant transport.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 300 S. Washington St., Oregon, MO 64473, on a levee in Forest City, Holt County, Missouri, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which is responsible for sample analysis and data reporting.
Air monitoring in the U.S. is governed by the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Rural air monitoring helps assess the impact of agricultural activities, local industry, and long-range pollutant transport on air quality and public health.
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