Saint Paul Park Refinery 438 Air Monitoring Station, Newport, Minnesota

Saint Paul Park Refinery 438 is an air monitoring station located in Newport, Minnesota, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Division of Air Quality. It serves to track pollutant levels in an area with industrial activity, including a nearby refinery. The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. Monitoring stations like this one are sited to represent community exposure and support regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act. The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in this region is critical due to the presence of industrial sources and urban influences from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories and air quality management strategies. The station contributes to a network that ensures air quality standards are met and protects community health.

The Saint Paul Park Refinery 438 station monitors air quality in an area with industrial emissions, including from petroleum refining. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency operates a network of stations to track criteria pollutants and support compliance with the Clean Air Act. Siting is designed to capture representative exposure for nearby communities, and data continuity is maintained through regular sampling and reporting.