Overview
Putnam Elementary School is an Air Monitoring Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, monitoring criteria pollutants to protect public health.
Putnam Elementary School is an Air Monitoring Station located at 1616 Buchanan Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The facility is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides critical data on air pollutant concentrations in a residential urban area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to represent population exposure and are subject to rigorous quality assurance procedures. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency ensures compliance with federal and state air quality regulations through this network. The data collected at Putnam Elementary School supports air quality management, health advisories, and attainment status determinations for the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Continuous monitoring helps track trends and assess the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies. This station plays a vital role in safeguarding community health and informing environmental policy decisions.
Environmental context
The monitoring station at Putnam Elementary School is situated in a mixed residential and commercial area of Minneapolis, where local air quality can be influenced by traffic emissions, industrial sources, and seasonal weather patterns. As part of the EPA AQS network, it measures criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting is designed to capture typical urban exposure levels, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of air quality trends in the Twin Cities region.
Frequently asked questions
Putnam Elementary School Air Monitoring Station is located at 1616 Buchanan Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.
As an Air Monitoring Station, it monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, which is responsible for air quality monitoring and regulation in the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
Urban air monitoring helps track pollution from traffic, industry, and other sources, providing data for health advisories, regulatory compliance, and strategies to improve air quality and public health.
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