Overview
OLD DOVER HIGHWAY CADIZ, KY is an operational air monitoring station in Trigg County, Kentucky, operated under the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab. It contributes to the national air quality monitoring network.
OLD DOVER HIGHWAY CADIZ, KY is an air monitoring station located in Trigg County, Kentucky, United States. The station is part of the US EPA's national air quality monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. As a rural station, it provides valuable background air quality data for the region. The station operates under the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab, which oversees the collection of air quality data for research and regulatory purposes. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical rural stations monitor ozone, particulate matter, and meteorological conditions. The station's location along Old Dover Highway allows for representative sampling of regional air quality. This monitoring station supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by providing data that helps assess long-term trends and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its rural siting is crucial for understanding background pollution levels and the impact of transported pollutants from urban and industrial areas.
Environmental context
The station's rural location in Trigg County, Kentucky, provides baseline air quality data for the region, which is influenced by agricultural activities and long-range transport of pollutants. Monitoring in such areas helps distinguish local emissions from regional background levels, supporting effective air quality management. The station's data contributes to the US EPA's AQS network, which is essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS and evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on Old Dover Highway in Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky, United States.
As a rural air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, along with meteorological parameters, to assess regional air quality.
The station is operated under the US EPA National Exposure Research Lab, which manages air quality research and monitoring for the agency.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Rural stations provide baseline data on background pollution levels, helping to distinguish local emissions from regional transport and assess the effectiveness of air quality policies.
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