Overview
Saint Paul Park Refinery 436 is an operational air monitoring station in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It monitors air quality in an industrial area near the Mississippi River.
Saint Paul Park Refinery 436 is an air monitoring station located at 649 Fifth Street in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, United States. Operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves the Washington County area, which includes industrial facilities and residential communities. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. As part of the Minnesota network, it likely measures one or more of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting is representative of industrial and urban influences, typical for refinery-adjacent monitoring. Environmental monitoring at this location is significant for tracking emissions from the nearby refinery and other industrial sources. The data collected supports public health protection by informing local air quality reports and regulatory decisions. The station contributes to the broader U.S. monitoring infrastructure, helping to characterize air quality trends in the Upper Midwest region.
Environmental context
The Saint Paul Park Refinery 436 monitoring station is situated in an area with a mix of industrial activity, including petroleum refining, and residential neighborhoods. The local environmental context includes potential exposure to volatile organic compounds and particulate matter from refinery operations. Monitoring here helps assess the effectiveness of emission controls and provides data for community air quality alerts. The station's location near the Mississippi River also allows for studying pollutant transport and deposition in a river valley setting.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 649 Fifth Street in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, United States, within Washington County.
As part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring near refineries helps track emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants, ensuring compliance with health-based standards and protecting nearby communities from potential exposure.
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