KAWK PARK Air Monitoring Station, Waggaman, Louisiana | US EPA Region 6

KAWK PARK is an air monitoring station located in Waggaman, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the US EPA's 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 is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of US EPA Region 6. As an air monitoring station, KAWK PARK typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. Data from this station supports regulatory assessments and public health advisories. The station's location in Waggaman, near the Mississippi River and industrial areas, makes it important for monitoring emissions from nearby refineries and chemical plants. Continuous operation provides long-term trends essential for evaluating air quality improvements and informing community exposure assessments.

KAWK PARK monitors air quality in a region with significant industrial activity, including petrochemical plants and refineries. The station's data helps track compliance with NAAQS and supports the EPA's regional air quality management. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, and reporting continuity is maintained through the AQS network.