Overview
LWD is an operational air monitoring station in Calvert City, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network, reporting data as of June 2025.
LWD is an air monitoring station located at Plant Cut-Off Road in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the national air quality monitoring network, with data reported by Eastern Research Group as of June 2025. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Air monitoring stations like LWD are typically equipped with continuous analyzers or samplers to measure these pollutants, ensuring compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a rural area near Calvert City may provide background or downwind data relevant to regional air quality. Environmental monitoring stations such as LWD play a critical role in assessing air quality trends, supporting public health advisories, and informing regulatory decisions. The data collected helps characterize local and regional air pollution, contributing to the broader understanding of air quality in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley region.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Marshall County, Kentucky, near the Tennessee River and the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. The region has a mix of industrial facilities, including chemical manufacturing and power generation, which can influence local air quality. Monitoring at LWD helps track pollutants that may affect nearby communities and ecosystems. The station's siting is representative of rural background conditions, providing valuable data for understanding regional transport of air pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The LWD air monitoring station is located at Plant Cut-Off Road in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, United States.
It is part of the national air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
LWD provides continuous air quality data that helps assess compliance with NAAQS, supports public health advisories, and informs state and local air quality management strategies in Kentucky.
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