Overview
JACKSON PURCHASE (PADUCAH PRIMARY) is an operational air monitoring station in Paducah, Kentucky, operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality. It contributes to the US EPA's national air quality monitoring network.
JACKSON PURCHASE (PADUCAH PRIMARY) is an air monitoring station located at 2901 Powell Street in Paducah, Kentucky, within McCracken County. Operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is December 12, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. As a primary monitoring site, it likely measures key pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a mixed residential and commercial area provides representative data for the Paducah urban area. This monitoring station plays a critical role in assessing air quality trends in western Kentucky, supporting public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Data from this station contributes to regional air quality management and informs local environmental policy decisions.
Environmental context
Paducah, Kentucky, is situated near the Ohio River and experiences a humid subtropical climate, which can influence pollutant dispersion and formation. The area has a mix of industrial, agricultural, and transportation sources, including a nearby Tennessee Valley Authority power plant. Monitoring stations like this one are essential for tracking criteria pollutants and understanding local air quality dynamics. The station's siting in a residential area ensures representative exposure data for the population.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2901 Powell Street in Paducah, Kentucky, within McCracken County, United States.
The station is operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality, which is responsible for air quality monitoring and regulation in the state.
As a primary monitoring station in the US EPA AQS network, it likely measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which ensures compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
This station provides continuous air quality data for Paducah and western Kentucky, supporting public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and regional air quality management efforts.
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