Overview
Phillips Community Center is an operational air monitoring station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Phillips Community Center is an air monitoring station located at 2323 11th Ave South in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. As a community-based monitoring site, it provides localized air quality data for the Phillips neighborhood and surrounding areas. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as is typical for state-operated monitoring stations in urban areas. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ensures data quality and reporting continuity to the EPA's AQS database. The Phillips Community Center station serves an important role in assessing air quality in a densely populated urban area of Minneapolis. Its data supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and community awareness. The station's location near residential areas and transportation corridors helps evaluate exposure risks and inform local environmental policy.
Environmental context
The Phillips Community Center air monitoring station is situated in a mixed-use urban environment in Minneapolis, with proximity to residential areas, major roadways, and industrial activities. The station's siting is representative of neighborhood-scale exposure, capturing pollutants from traffic and local sources. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports the EPA's AQS network. The data contributes to understanding urban air quality trends and potential health impacts in the community.
Frequently asked questions
The Phillips Community Center air monitoring station is located at 2323 11th Ave South in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, which ensures data quality and reporting to the EPA.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Air Quality System (AQS) for data reporting.
The station provides localized air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and community awareness in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Other Air Monitoring Station plants in United States · 6 nearby