Overview
Near Road I-35 is an air monitoring station in Lakeville, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It is part of the US EPA's Near Road network, providing continuous air quality data.
Near Road I-35 is an air monitoring station located at 16750 Kenyon Ave in Lakeville, Minnesota, United States. Operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality, it is part of the US EPA's Near Road monitoring network, which focuses on measuring air pollution near major roadways to assess traffic-related impacts on air quality. The station is part of a national network designed to monitor criteria pollutants and other parameters near highways. It operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting. The station's location near Interstate 35 allows it to capture emissions from vehicle traffic, contributing to understanding of local air quality trends. This monitoring station plays a key role in supporting air quality management in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Data from Near Road I-35 helps inform regulatory decisions and public health advisories. The station's continuous operation ensures long-term data collection for trend analysis and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Environmental context
The station's location near Interstate 35 in Lakeville, a rapidly growing suburb, provides critical data on traffic-related air pollution. Monitoring near roadways is essential for assessing exposure to pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, which have known health impacts. The data supports the EPA's efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of vehicle emission standards and transportation planning.
Frequently asked questions
Near Road I-35 is located at 16750 Kenyon Ave in Lakeville, Minnesota, United States, near Interstate 35.
As part of the EPA's Near Road network, the station monitors criteria air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter near a major highway.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality, under the US EPA's Air Quality System.
The Near Road network measures air pollution near major roadways to assess traffic-related emissions and their impact on public health and the environment.
Data from the station supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and helps inform local air quality management and transportation policies.
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