Overview
Pershing School is an operational air monitoring station in Joliet, Illinois, operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Pershing School is an air monitoring station located in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, it is part of the national network that tracks ambient air quality. The station's location at Midland & Campbell Streets provides representative sampling for the Joliet area. The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As part of the Illinois monitoring network, it supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for public health assessments. The station's last reported sample date was December 31, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Air monitoring stations like Pershing School play a critical role in protecting public health by tracking pollutant levels and trends. The data collected helps inform regulatory decisions and community awareness. Located in an industrial and residential area, the station contributes to understanding local air quality dynamics in the greater Chicago region.
Environmental context
Joliet, Illinois, is situated in a region with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban sources of air pollution. The Pershing School station monitors criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its siting is representative of neighborhood-scale exposure, providing data that supports local air quality management and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
Pershing School is located at Midland & Campbell Streets in Joliet, Illinois, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide to assess ambient air quality.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and community awareness of local pollution levels in the Joliet area.
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