Overview
Lowry Avenue is an operational air monitoring station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lowry Avenue is an air monitoring station located at 3104 Pacific Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters across the United States. The station is currently operational and contributes to regional air quality assessments. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As a fixed-site monitor, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ensures data quality and reporting continuity, with the most recent sample date recorded as June 30, 2025. This monitoring station supports public health and environmental management in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Data from Lowry Avenue helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality forecasts. The station's location in an urban residential area provides representative measurements of population exposure to air pollution.
Environmental context
Lowry Avenue station is situated in a mixed residential and industrial area of Minneapolis, where air quality is influenced by traffic emissions, industrial sources, and seasonal weather patterns. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, providing data on long-term trends and episodic pollution events. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, supporting regulatory compliance and public awareness.
Frequently asked questions
The Lowry Avenue air monitoring station is located at 3104 Pacific Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, which is responsible for air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and research on air pollution trends in the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
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