Overview
PECK is an operational air monitoring station in Sumner County, Kansas, operated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
PECK is an air monitoring station located at 707 E 119th St South in the Peck community building, Sumner County, Kansas, United States. The station is operational and reports to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, contributing to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), PECK monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, and data is reported regularly to support air quality management. This station serves the local community by providing essential air quality data that informs public health decisions and regulatory actions. Its location in a rural area of Kansas helps characterize background air quality and potential impacts from agricultural and industrial sources.
Environmental context
The station's location in Sumner County, Kansas, places it in a region with mixed agricultural and industrial activities. Air monitoring here helps assess the impact of farming operations, such as particulate matter from tilling and harvesting, as well as emissions from nearby industrial facilities. The data supports the EPA's mission to protect public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and trends.
Frequently asked questions
The PECK air monitoring station is located at 707 E 119th St South in the Peck community building, Sumner County, Kansas, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, PECK monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Rural air monitoring helps assess background air quality and the impact of local sources such as agriculture and small industries, providing data for public health protection and regulatory compliance.
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