Overview
Labadie Plant Site is an air monitoring station in Franklin County, Missouri, operated by Ameren Missouri. It provides ambient air quality data near the Labadie Energy Center as of March 2025.
Labadie "Plant Site" is an air monitoring station located approximately 1.5 km south of the Labadie Energy Center in Labadie, Missouri, United States. Operated by Ameren Missouri, the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is March 31, 2025, indicating ongoing operational status. As an air monitoring station within the US regulatory framework, Labadie Plant Site likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as per EPA requirements. The station's siting near a major energy center suggests a focus on monitoring emissions from power generation, contributing to local and regional air quality assessments. The data collected supports state implementation plans and public health advisories. The environmental significance of Labadie Plant Site lies in its role in tracking air quality impacts from the Labadie Energy Center, a coal-fired power plant. Continuous monitoring helps detect trends, inform regulatory compliance, and protect community health in Franklin County and the broader St. Louis region. The station's data contributes to the national AQS database, supporting research and policy decisions on air pollution control.
Environmental context
The Labadie Plant Site air monitoring station operates in a region influenced by coal-fired power generation, which can emit sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Its location near the Labadie Energy Center allows for representative sampling of power plant emissions. The station's data supports compliance with the US EPA's NAAQS and helps assess local air quality trends. Monitoring parameters typically include criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, aiding in source attribution and health risk assessments.
Frequently asked questions
Labadie Plant Site is located approximately 1.5 km south of the Labadie Energy Center in Labadie, Missouri, USA.
As an air monitoring station, it likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the US EPA AQS network.
The station is operated by Ameren Missouri, the utility company that also operates the nearby Labadie Energy Center.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which enforces National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as per the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring near power plants helps track emissions of pollutants like sulfur dioxide and particulate matter, ensuring compliance with health-based standards and protecting local communities.
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