SITE NAME WEST LAKELAND 1999/2000 STATEWIDE AIR TOXIC SITE 0301 - Air Monitoring Station in Stillwater, Minnesota

SITE NAME WEST LAKELAND 1999/2000 STATEWIDE AIR TOXIC SITE 0301 is an air monitoring station located at 2946 Oakgreen Avenue in Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota. This facility is part of the statewide air toxics monitoring program and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and hazardous air pollutants across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and is managed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. Air monitoring stations like this one typically measure a range of pollutants including volatile organic compounds, metals, and other air toxics. The data collected supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. This monitoring site plays a key role in characterizing air quality in the Stillwater area and the broader Twin Cities region. The data helps assess long-term trends in air toxics, identify pollution sources, and protect public health. As part of a statewide network, it contributes to Minnesota's air quality reporting and regulatory compliance efforts.

The Stillwater area in Washington County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region, which has a mix of urban, suburban, and industrial sources. Air monitoring at this site focuses on air toxics, which are pollutants known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects. The station's siting is representative of suburban residential areas, providing data on population exposure. Monitoring continuity is important for detecting trends and evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction programs.