Overview
R&P SEQ. Sampler, Co-Located, Core Sampler, Roof Top, SLAMS is an air monitoring station in Des Moines, Iowa, operated by Research Triangle Institute. It is part of the SLAMS network for ambient air quality monitoring.
R&P SEQ. Sampler, Co-Located, Core Sampler, Roof Top, SLAMS is an air monitoring station located at 5817 NE 3rd Street in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The station is operational and falls under the State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS) network, which is a key component of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The reporting agency is Research Triangle Institute (RTI) based in RTP, North Carolina. The station is equipped with a sequential sampler and a co-located core sampler, both mounted on a rooftop. This configuration allows for collection of particulate matter samples for analysis of criteria pollutants such as PM10 and PM2.5. Co-located samplers provide quality assurance by comparing duplicate measurements. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA's ambient air quality standards. This monitoring station serves the Des Moines metropolitan area, providing critical data on air quality trends and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The data collected supports public health assessments and informs local air quality management decisions. As part of the SLAMS network, it contributes to a nationwide effort to monitor and improve air quality.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a mixed residential and industrial area of Des Moines, Iowa. The region experiences a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, which can influence pollutant dispersion. Local sources of air pollution include transportation, industrial facilities, and agricultural activities common in the Midwest. Monitoring criteria pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 is essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS and protecting public health in urban and suburban settings.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 5817 NE 3rd Street in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
This station performs particulate matter sampling using a sequential sampler and a co-located core sampler, typically for PM10 and PM2.5.
The station is reported by the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Co-located samplers provide duplicate measurements for quality assurance, ensuring data accuracy and reliability for regulatory compliance and public health assessments.
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