Overview
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL is an operational air monitoring station located on the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois, United States. It is part of the Illinois EPA's ambient air quality monitoring network, providing data for regulatory compliance.
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL is an air monitoring station situated on the Rock Island Arsenal military installation in Rock Island, Illinois. Operated under the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, this station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is part of a state-wide network managed by the Illinois EPA, which follows US EPA monitoring requirements for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor a subset of criteria pollutants and meteorological conditions to assess air quality in the Quad Cities region. As a monitoring station on a federal facility, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL provides valuable data for understanding air quality impacts from both military operations and regional urban-industrial sources. Its long-term operation supports trend analysis and public health protection for surrounding communities.
Environmental context
The Rock Island Arsenal is located in the Quad Cities metropolitan area along the Mississippi River, an industrial and transportation corridor. Air monitoring in this region is important for tracking emissions from manufacturing, transportation, and energy generation. The station's data helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports state implementation plans for air quality improvement.
Frequently asked questions
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL is located at 32 Rodman Ave on the Rock Island Arsenal military installation in Rock Island, Illinois, United States.
The station is operated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Typical Illinois EPA stations monitor criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological data.
The station provides data for compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), helping to assess regional air quality and inform state implementation plans.
Monitoring at federal facilities helps track emissions from military operations and industrial activities, ensuring they meet environmental standards and protecting nearby communities.
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