Overview
Paducah Transit is an operational air monitoring station in Paducah, Kentucky, operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, providing ambient air quality data.
Paducah Transit is an air monitoring station located at 920 Harrison Street in Paducah, Kentucky, United States. Operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality, it is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. As a fixed-site monitor, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, following federal reference methods. The Kentucky Division for Air Quality ensures data quality and reporting continuity to the EPA's AQS database. Paducah Transit serves the community by providing essential air quality data for public health protection and regulatory compliance. Its location in an urban area helps characterize local air pollution exposure. The station's data supports state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs residents about air quality conditions.
Environmental context
Paducah is located in western Kentucky near the Ohio River, with a mix of industrial, transportation, and residential sources. The air monitoring station at Paducah Transit helps track pollutants from local industries and vehicle emissions. Its siting is representative of urban background conditions, providing data for compliance with EPA standards. The station's parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, supporting regional air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
Paducah Transit is located at 920 Harrison Street in Paducah, Kentucky, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, following EPA methods.
The station is operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the Air Quality System (AQS) network and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides ambient air quality data used for compliance with NAAQS, public health assessments, and state implementation plans for air pollution control.
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