Overview
MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an air monitoring station in Loves Park, Illinois, operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
MAPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an air monitoring station located at 1405 Maple Ave. in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. The station is part of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's monitoring network and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters nationwide. As an air monitoring station, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent operational activity. Monitoring stations like this one are typically sited to represent local air quality conditions, often in residential or school areas to assess population exposure. The station's location at an elementary school underscores its role in protecting public health, particularly for sensitive populations such as children. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance, health advisories, and community awareness. The Illinois EPA uses such monitoring to evaluate air quality trends and implement control strategies under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Loves Park, a suburban area near Rockford, Illinois, with a mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial land uses. Air quality in the region can be influenced by transportation emissions, local industry, and regional pollution transport from the Chicago metropolitan area. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with NAAQS and provides data for health risk assessments, particularly for vulnerable populations like schoolchildren. The station's placement at a school enhances representativeness for community exposure monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1405 Maple Ave., Loves Park, Illinois, United States, within Winnebago County.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Monitoring at schools helps assess children's exposure to air pollutants, supports health risk assessments, and informs local air quality management to protect sensitive populations.
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