Overview
Herculaneum City Hall (Mott Street) is an operational air monitoring station in Herculaneum, Missouri, managed by Doe Run Herculaneum. It provides ambient air quality data for the Jefferson County area.
Herculaneum, City Hall (Mott Street) is an air monitoring station located at 747 Mott Street in Herculaneum, Missouri. Operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, the station is part of the local air quality monitoring network and provides continuous ambient air measurements. The station is situated in a community with historical industrial activity, particularly lead smelting, making its monitoring role significant for public health. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As a monitoring site in Missouri, it contributes to the state's compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 28, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this location supports community awareness and regulatory compliance. The data collected helps assess air quality trends, inform local health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies. The station's proximity to the Doe Run lead smelter underscores its importance in tracking industrial emissions and protecting nearby residents.
Environmental context
Herculaneum is located in Jefferson County, Missouri, within the Mississippi River Valley. The area has a history of lead mining and smelting, with the Doe Run Herculaneum smelter being a major industrial facility. Air monitoring in this region focuses on lead and other metals, particulate matter, and meteorological parameters to assess the impact of industrial emissions on local air quality. The station's siting near the smelter provides representative data for exposure assessment and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 747 Mott Street, Herculaneum, Missouri 63048, USA.
The station is operated by Doe Run Herculaneum, a company involved in lead smelting and recycling.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as lead, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, given the industrial context.
Air monitoring stations in the U.S. operate under the Clean Air Act and follow EPA's AQS standards, including NAAQS for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods specified in 40 CFR Part 58.
Herculaneum has a history of lead smelting, making air monitoring critical for tracking industrial emissions, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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