Overview
SITE MOVED FROM EAST CHICAGO FIELD SCHOOL is an operational Air Monitoring Station in East Chicago, Indiana, part of the SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network. It monitors air quality under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group.
SITE MOVED FROM EAST CHICAGO FIELD SCHOOL is an Air Monitoring Station located at the Water Filtration Plant on 3330 Aldis St. in East Chicago, Indiana, United States. The station is part of the SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network and is operated under the oversight of the reporting agency Eastern Research Group. It serves as a key facility for monitoring ambient air quality in the Lake County region. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and air toxics monitoring. As part of the SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network, the station likely focuses on measuring hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and other toxic compounds, complementing the broader national monitoring network. The facility's location at a water filtration plant provides a representative urban background site for assessing community exposure. Environmental monitoring at this station contributes to understanding air quality impacts on public health in East Chicago, an industrial area with historical pollution concerns. Data collected supports regulatory compliance and community right-to-know initiatives. The station's operational status ensures continued data collection for trend analysis and policy development.
Environmental context
The East Chicago area has a history of industrial activity, including steel manufacturing and refining, which can contribute to elevated levels of air toxics and particulate matter. The SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network targets monitoring near schools to assess children's exposure to hazardous pollutants. This station's siting at a water filtration plant provides a representative urban background location, capturing emissions from nearby industrial sources and traffic. Parameter coverage likely includes volatile organic compounds (VOCs), metals, and other air toxics, supporting the US EPA's National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA) and local health studies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the Water Filtration Plant, 3330 Aldis St., East Chicago, Indiana, United States.
As part of the SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network, it monitors hazardous air pollutants (air toxics) to assess community exposure, particularly near schools.
The station is operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and quality assurance for the SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and air toxics monitoring requirements.
East Chicago has a history of industrial emissions, and monitoring helps protect public health by tracking pollutants, supporting regulatory compliance, and informing community actions.
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