Overview
John Wood Community College is an operational air monitoring station in Quincy, Illinois, operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the state's monitoring network.
John Wood Community College is an air monitoring station located at 1301 S. 48th Street in Quincy, Illinois, United States. The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station collects air quality data to track criteria pollutants and other parameters, contributing to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database. As a community college site, it represents typical urban/suburban siting, providing representative measurements for the Quincy area. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Quincy is located in Adams County along the Mississippi River, with a mix of agricultural and light industrial activities. The monitoring station helps assess local air quality impacts from these sources and supports public health information through the Air Quality Index (AQI). The data also contributes to regional air quality assessments and regulatory compliance efforts.
Environmental context
The station monitors ambient air quality in Quincy, a city with agricultural and industrial influences. Its siting at a community college provides representative urban background measurements. The data supports the Illinois EPA's air quality management and the US EPA's AQS network, helping to track compliance with NAAQS for criteria pollutants. Regular sampling ensures continuity in long-term air quality trends.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1301 S. 48th Street in Quincy, Illinois, United States.
The station measures ambient air quality parameters as part of the Illinois EPA network, typically including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others for NAAQS compliance.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Air monitoring in Illinois operates under the US Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides local air quality data used for public health alerts (AQI), regulatory compliance, and long-term trend analysis in the Quincy area.
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