Overview
Kenner Air Monitoring Station in Kenner, Louisiana, is an operational facility under US EPA Region 6, contributing to the national air quality monitoring network.
Kenner Air Monitoring Station is an operational air monitoring facility located at 100 West Temple Pl, Kenner, Louisiana, within Jefferson County. It is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, managed by Region 6, which oversees air quality monitoring across the south-central United States. The station plays a role in tracking criteria pollutants and supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA AQS, which sets standards for ambient air quality monitoring. While specific technical parameters such as the number of pollutants measured or sampling methods are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The facility's location in a suburban area near New Orleans provides representative data for urban and industrial influences. Kenner's monitoring contributes to regional air quality assessments and public health protection. Data from this station supports state and federal efforts to evaluate air quality trends, issue alerts, and develop emission reduction strategies. The facility is part of a broader network that ensures continuous reporting and compliance with national standards, benefiting local communities and environmental management.
Environmental context
Kenner is located in the Greater New Orleans area, a region with significant industrial activity including petrochemical refining, manufacturing, and transportation hubs. Air monitoring in this context focuses on capturing emissions from these sources as well as urban pollution. The station's siting is designed to represent population exposure and background conditions, supporting the EPA's mandate to protect public health and the environment through the AQS network.
Frequently asked questions
The Kenner Air Monitoring Station is located at 100 West Temple Pl, Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson County, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with federal standards.
The station is operated under the oversight of US EPA Region 6, which manages air quality monitoring programs across the south-central United States.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which implements the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ambient air monitoring.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports state and federal assessments of pollution trends, public health alerts, and regulatory compliance in the industrial and urban context of the New Orleans area.
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