Overview
Richfield Intermediate School is an operational air monitoring station in Richfield, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Richfield Intermediate School is an air monitoring station located at 7020 12th Ave S. in Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The station is operational and managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality, as part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. 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 typically measure a subset of these pollutants to assess local air quality and ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting is representative of urban residential areas, providing data on population exposure. As part of Minnesota's air monitoring network, Richfield Intermediate School plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. The data collected supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and long-term environmental planning. Continuous operation ensures reliable reporting for community and state-level air quality management.
Environmental context
The station is located in a suburban residential area of Richfield, within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan region. This area experiences air quality influences from transportation emissions, industrial activity, and seasonal weather patterns. Monitoring at this site helps characterize urban air pollution and its health impacts. The station's data contributes to the EPA's Air Quality Index (AQI) reporting, informing local residents about daily air quality conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 7020 12th Ave S. in Richfield, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.
As part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
The station provides continuous data on local air pollution levels, supporting public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and long-term environmental planning in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
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