Richard Gebaur-South Air Monitoring Station, Belton, Missouri | US EPA AQS Network

Richard Gebaur-South is an air monitoring station located at 1802 E 203rd Street in Belton, Missouri, within Cass County. Operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, this station is part of the broader U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location near the Kansas City metropolitan area positions it to capture urban and suburban air quality influences. The station's last reported sample date is May 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in this network track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station likely employs federal reference methods or equivalent technologies to ensure data comparability across the AQS network. Reporting follows EPA quality assurance protocols, with data submitted to the national database for public access and regulatory use. As part of the Missouri air monitoring network, Richard Gebaur-South contributes to regional air quality assessments, supporting health advisories and emission reduction strategies. Its data helps characterize air quality trends in the Kansas City area, informing local and state environmental management. The station's operational status ensures continuity of long-term monitoring records, which are essential for evaluating the effectiveness of air pollution control measures and for community exposure studies.

The station's location in Cass County, Missouri, places it in a mixed urban-rural environment influenced by agricultural activities, transportation corridors, and suburban development. Air quality in the region is affected by emissions from vehicles, industrial sources in the Kansas City area, and seasonal agricultural burning. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the state's air quality management plans. The station's data contributes to understanding regional ozone and particulate matter patterns, which are critical for public health protection.