MCKINLEY STEAM Air Monitoring Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | USA

MCKINLEY STEAM is an air monitoring station located at 530 Cobban Ct SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It is part of the local air quality monitoring network managed by the Linn County Health Department. The station is operational and contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Monitoring stations like MCKINLEY STEAM typically measure a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating recent active monitoring. As part of the Linn County monitoring network, MCKINLEY STEAM supports public health and environmental management by providing data on air quality trends. This information is used for regulatory reporting, public advisories, and research. The station's location in Cedar Rapids, an urban area with industrial and transportation sources, makes it valuable for assessing local exposure and informing policy decisions.

Cedar Rapids is an industrial and urban center in Iowa, with potential air quality impacts from manufacturing, transportation, and energy generation. The MCKINLEY STEAM station helps monitor criteria pollutants to protect public health and ensure compliance with EPA standards. Its siting within the city provides representative data for population exposure assessment, supporting the Linn County Health Department's air quality management efforts.