Overview
Leavenworth Air Monitoring Station in Kansas, USA, is an operational facility managed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the national monitoring network.
Leavenworth Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at 2010 Metropolitan in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Operated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, it contributes to the national ambient air quality surveillance network under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is part of a statewide effort to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station's technical scope includes routine sampling of ambient air, with the most recent sample date recorded as June 30, 2025. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides representative data for the Leavenworth area, measuring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants. The facility operates within the framework of the EPA's monitoring requirements, ensuring data quality and consistency for public health assessments. Environmental monitoring at this station supports local air quality management and regional planning. The data collected helps inform the public about air quality conditions and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies. Leavenworth's location in northeastern Kansas places it within a region influenced by both urban and agricultural sources, making continuous monitoring essential for protecting community health and the environment.
Environmental context
Leavenworth is situated in northeastern Kansas, near the Missouri River, in a region with a mix of urban, industrial, and agricultural activities. Air quality monitoring here is critical for tracking pollutants from transportation, local industry, and agricultural emissions. The station's siting is designed to be representative of population exposure, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and providing data for the EPA's AQS network.
Frequently asked questions
The Leavenworth Air Monitoring Station is located at 2010 Metropolitan in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States.
The station measures ambient air quality, including criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, as part of the EPA's Air Quality System network.
The station is operated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Air monitoring in Kansas operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and the Clean Air Act, which set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Leavenworth's location near industrial and agricultural areas makes monitoring essential for tracking pollution sources, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with federal air quality standards.
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