Overview
St. Joseph Pump Station is an operational air monitoring station in St. Joseph, Missouri, operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
St. Joseph Pump Station is an air monitoring station located in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network and operates under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, contributing to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated in Buchanan County, near South Highway 759, and serves the local community by tracking criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates ambient air quality standards for pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of the Missouri monitoring network, it follows EPA siting criteria to ensure representative sampling of urban and industrial air quality. The station's last reported sample date is May 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health by detecting pollutant levels and trends in the St. Joseph area. The data aids in assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. The station's location near transportation corridors and industrial zones enhances its role in capturing representative air quality conditions.
Environmental context
The St. Joseph area experiences a mix of urban and industrial emissions, including from transportation and manufacturing. Air monitoring stations like this one measure criteria pollutants to assess compliance with EPA standards. The station's siting near Highway 759 allows for representative sampling of traffic-related pollution. Continuous monitoring supports trend analysis and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
St. Joseph Pump Station is located at South Highway 759 in St. Joseph, Missouri, USA, in Buchanan County.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated under the Missouri Laboratory Services Program, which is part of the state's environmental monitoring network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and follows EPA guidelines for siting and data reporting, contributing to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
It provides continuous air quality data that helps assess compliance with federal standards, supports public health alerts, and informs local air quality management.
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