Overview
HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an operational air monitoring station in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the national network tracking criteria pollutants and atmospheric conditions.
HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an air monitoring station located in Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, Mississippi, United States. The facility operates under the oversight of Eastern Research Group, contributing to the nation's ambient air quality surveillance infrastructure. As a fixed-site monitor, it supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which is essential for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is situated in a coastal area of the Gulf of Mexico, where monitoring focuses on pollutants influenced by both local sources and regional transport. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The data collected helps inform public health advisories and regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act. Environmental monitoring at this location provides critical information for understanding air quality trends in the Mississippi Gulf Coast region. The station's proximity to residential areas and schools underscores its role in protecting community health. Continuous operation ensures long-term datasets that support epidemiological studies and policy evaluations, contributing to broader environmental management goals.
Environmental context
The station is located in a coastal environment influenced by marine aerosols, industrial emissions from nearby petrochemical facilities, and vehicular traffic. Monitoring at this site helps characterize the impact of these sources on local air quality, particularly during seasonal ozone episodes. The data supports the EPA's regulatory framework for criteria pollutants and aids in assessing regional haze and deposition of nitrogen and sulfur compounds.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Lakeshore Dr and Lower Bay Rd in Bay St. Louis, Hancock County, Mississippi, United States.
As part of the EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and quality assurance for the monitoring site.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which ensures compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Coastal monitoring helps track pollutants from marine vessels, industrial sources, and regional transport, supporting public health advisories and regulatory compliance for ozone and particulate matter.
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