Overview
MUSCATINE HS - East Campus School Roof is an air monitoring station in Muscatine, Iowa, operated by the University Hygienic Laboratory. It contributes to ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
MUSCATINE HS - East Campus School Roof is an operational air monitoring station located at 1409 Wisconsin in Muscatine, Iowa. The station is part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The facility is operated by the University Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, a key partner in Iowa's air monitoring program. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Typical air monitoring stations in this network measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. Located in Muscatine, a city with industrial and agricultural activities, this station provides critical data for assessing local air quality and protecting public health. The information collected supports regulatory decisions and community awareness, contributing to the broader national effort to maintain clean air standards.
Environmental context
Muscatine, Iowa, lies in the Mississippi River Valley, where air quality can be influenced by industrial emissions, agricultural burning, and vehicle traffic. The MUSCATINE HS station's placement on a school roof ensures representative sampling of ambient air in a residential-educational area. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps track compliance with NAAQS and assess potential health impacts on the local population, including schoolchildren.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1409 Wisconsin in Muscatine, Iowa, United States, on the roof of the East Campus School.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the University Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, which serves as the reporting agency for this site.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Muscatine has industrial and agricultural activities that can affect air quality. Monitoring helps protect public health, ensure regulatory compliance, and inform community decisions about air pollution.
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