PAH 981 Air Monitoring Station, Minneapolis, Minnesota | United States Environmental Monitoring

PAH 981 is an air monitoring station located at 5th Ave S and Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves the Minneapolis metropolitan area, providing data on criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for ambient air quality monitoring. Typical air monitoring stations in Minnesota measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting is designed to be representative of urban air quality conditions, following EPA siting criteria. PAH 981 contributes to the understanding of air quality trends in the Minneapolis area, supporting public health assessments and regulatory compliance. The data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions and provides the public with information on air pollution levels. The station is part of a broader network that ensures continuous monitoring and reporting of air quality data.

The Minneapolis area experiences air quality challenges from urban emissions, including traffic and industrial sources. The station's location near a major roadway and greenway allows it to capture both traffic-related and background pollution levels. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the state's air quality management plans. The data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, which is used for trend analysis and regulatory decision-making.