Overview
Herculaneum, Mott Street is an operational air monitoring station in Herculaneum, Missouri, operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Herculaneum, Mott Street is an air monitoring station located at 360 Short Street in Herculaneum, Missouri, within Jefferson County. The station is operational and reports to the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides ambient air quality data for the local community and supports regulatory compliance. The station operates under the US EPA's regulatory framework, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The Missouri Laboratory Services Program ensures data quality and reporting continuity. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network measure a subset of these pollutants to assess air quality standards. Herculaneum is a small city with historical lead smelting activity, making air monitoring particularly relevant for tracking lead and other industrial emissions. The station's data supports public health assessments and environmental management in the region. Its location on Mott Street provides representative sampling for the urban area.
Environmental context
The station's location in Herculaneum, Missouri, is near the site of a former lead smelter, making monitoring of lead and particulate matter critical for assessing legacy contamination. The US EPA AQS network requires stations to be sited representatively to capture population exposure and background levels. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, but speciation and meteorological data may vary. Reporting continuity is maintained through the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, ensuring long-term trend analysis.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 360 Short Street (Mott Street) in Herculaneum, Missouri, 63048, in Jefferson County.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods.
Herculaneum has a history of lead smelting, making air monitoring essential for tracking lead and other industrial pollutants to protect public health and ensure compliance with air quality standards.
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