Overview
PSI/Duke Energy- Gibson Network / Mt. Carmel is an operational air monitoring station in Mount Carmel, Illinois, part of Duke Energy's environmental monitoring network. It provides ambient air quality data for the Wabash County region.
PSI/Duke Energy- Gibson Network / Mt. Carmel is an air monitoring station located at Division Street south of the sewage treatment plant in Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States. Operated under Duke Energy's reporting agency, the station is part of a network that tracks air quality in the region. The facility is operational and contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in the Duke Energy network monitor sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides due to proximity to power generation facilities. The station's siting is representative of industrial and residential mixed areas. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing local air quality impacts from nearby industrial sources, including the Gibson Generating Station. Data collected supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in air quality trend analysis for the region.
Environmental context
Mount Carmel is located in Wabash County, Illinois, an area with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The Gibson Generating Station, a large coal-fired power plant, is a significant local emission source. Air monitoring in this context focuses on sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which are primary pollutants from coal combustion. The station's location south of the sewage treatment plant provides a representative sample of urban-influenced air quality. Monitoring data helps assess compliance with EPA standards and supports regional air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Division Street south of the sewage treatment plant in Mount Carmel, Illinois, United States.
The station monitors ambient air quality, likely including criteria pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, as part of Duke Energy's environmental network.
The station is operated under Duke Energy's reporting agency, as part of their Gibson Network for environmental monitoring.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and contributes data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) for compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Mount Carmel is near the Gibson Generating Station, a major coal-fired power plant. Monitoring helps track emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, ensuring compliance with air quality standards and protecting public health.
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