Overview
The Southwest Corner of Highway 61 and Sevastopel Road air monitoring station in Red Wing, Minnesota, is an operational facility under the US EPA AQS network, managed by Rust/Sec Donohue Environment & Infrastructure.
The Southwest Corner of Highway 61 and Sevastopel Road air monitoring station is located in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. It is an operational air monitoring station that contributes to the national air quality surveillance network. The station is managed by Rust/Sec Donohue Environment & Infrastructure, a reporting agency for the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). As part of the US EPA AQS network, this station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with the Clean Air Act. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of ambient air quality in the region. Data from this station supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station serves the Red Wing community and the broader Minnesota region by providing continuous air quality data. This data is essential for assessing pollution trends, evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies, and protecting public health. The station's location near industrial and residential areas allows for monitoring of potential local sources while maintaining regional representativeness.
Environmental context
The station operates within the US EPA AQS network, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. Its location in Goodhue County, Minnesota, provides data on air quality in a mixed industrial-agricultural region. The station's siting is designed to capture representative ambient conditions, supporting regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the southwest corner of Highway 61 and Sevastopel Road in Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, following federal standards.
The station is operated by Rust/Sec Donohue Environment & Infrastructure, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
Air monitoring in Red Wing helps assess local air quality impacts from industrial and agricultural activities, supports public health protection, and ensures compliance with federal air quality standards.
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