Overview
Lincoln Park School is an operational air monitoring station in Duluth, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lincoln Park School is an air monitoring station located in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, it is part of the national network that monitors ambient air quality under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station supports regulatory compliance and public health protection by tracking criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's AQS network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like Lincoln Park School provide data used for air quality index reporting, trend analysis, and state implementation plans. The station's location in a residential area ensures representative sampling of urban air quality. Lincoln Park School serves the Duluth community by providing essential data for assessing local air quality and informing public health decisions. Its operation supports the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's mission to protect the environment and human health. The station's data contributes to regional air quality management and helps identify pollution sources and trends.
Environmental context
Duluth, located on the western tip of Lake Superior, experiences a mix of industrial and urban emissions from shipping, manufacturing, and transportation. Air monitoring in this region is critical for assessing the impact of these sources on local air quality and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in a school area provides representative data for population exposure, supporting health-based regulations and community awareness.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln Park School is located at 2424 W 5th Street in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, Lincoln Park School monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others to assess ambient air quality.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Duluth's industrial and urban emissions from shipping, manufacturing, and transportation require monitoring to ensure compliance with air quality standards and protect public health.
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