Overview
Rider Trail, I-70 is an operational air monitoring station in Bridgeton, Missouri, operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA's national monitoring network.
Rider Trail, I-70 is an air monitoring station located at 13080 Hollenberg Drive in Bridgeton, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. The station is part of the United States' extensive ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the characterization of air pollution in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The station operates under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which is responsible for sample analysis and data reporting. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical criteria pollutants monitored at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is May 31, 2025, indicating recent and ongoing data collection. The Rider Trail station is situated near Interstate 70, a major transportation corridor, making it well-positioned to capture emissions from vehicular traffic and nearby industrial sources. This data supports local air quality management, public health assessments, and regulatory compliance. The station's location in a suburban area provides representative monitoring for population exposure in the region.
Environmental context
The St. Louis metropolitan area faces air quality challenges from transportation, industrial emissions, and meteorological conditions that can trap pollutants. The Rider Trail station's proximity to I-70 allows it to monitor traffic-related pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Data from this station helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the development of State Implementation Plans for ozone and PM2.5. The station is part of a broader network that includes urban, suburban, and rural monitors to capture spatial variability.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 13080 Hollenberg Drive, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044, near Interstate 70 in Saint Louis County.
Typical air monitoring stations in the US EPA network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which handles sample analysis and data reporting for the state's air monitoring network.
Data from this station supports compliance with the US Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), helping to assess regional air quality and inform State Implementation Plans.
The station's proximity to a major highway allows it to capture emissions from vehicular traffic, providing data on transportation-related air pollution in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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