Overview
LAKE SUGEMA STATE PARK II is an air monitoring station in Van Buren County, Iowa, operated by the University Hygienic Laboratory. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
LAKE SUGEMA STATE PARK II is an air monitoring station located at 24430 Lacey Trail in Van Buren County, Iowa, within Lake Sugema State Park. It is operated by the University Hygienic Laboratory (University of Iowa) and is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station reports data to the EPA AQS, with the most recent sample date recorded as October 31, 2025. As a rural monitoring site, it helps characterize background air quality in southeastern Iowa, complementing urban and industrial monitors. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and meteorological variables. This station supports regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act by providing data for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) attainment assessments. Its location in a state park allows for representative monitoring of regional air quality, contributing to public health protection and environmental research in the Midwest.
Environmental context
The station's rural setting in Lake Sugema State Park provides a baseline for regional air quality, away from direct urban or industrial sources. This siting is important for understanding background pollutant levels and long-range transport. The data supports the EPA's mandate to protect public health and the environment, particularly for sensitive populations in nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 24430 Lacey Trail in Van Buren County, Iowa, within Lake Sugema State Park, United States.
The station is operated by the University Hygienic Laboratory (University of Iowa), which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
As a rural EPA AQS station, it typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), and may include meteorological parameters. Specific parameters are determined by the monitoring agency.
It provides background air quality data for southeastern Iowa, supporting EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance assessments and public health protection.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting.
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