Gopher Ethanol Air Monitoring Station in St. Paul, Minnesota

Gopher Ethanol is an air monitoring station located at 340 Colborne St. in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. The station operates under the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical air monitoring stations in Minnesota measure a range of pollutants, including PM2.5, ozone, and sulfur dioxide, using federal reference methods. The data supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions. As part of the Ramsey County network, Gopher Ethanol provides critical air quality data for the St. Paul metropolitan area. This information helps assess local pollution trends, supports emission reduction strategies, and informs the community about air quality conditions. Continuous monitoring is essential for protecting public health and the environment.

St. Paul is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, which has a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential sources. Air monitoring stations like Gopher Ethanol track criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters to assess compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, providing data on regional air quality trends and supporting the state's implementation plan for air quality management.