Stanton Air Field Air Monitoring Station, Goodhue County, Minnesota

Stanton Air Field is an air monitoring station located at 1235 Highway 19 in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. The facility is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air pollution data across the country. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. As a monitoring site in rural Minnesota, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or nitrogen dioxide, supporting regional air quality assessments. The facility's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at Stanton Air Field helps track air quality trends in southeastern Minnesota, an area influenced by agricultural activities and regional transport of pollutants. The data supports public health protection and regulatory compliance, contributing to the broader EPA AQS network that informs air quality management decisions.

Stanton Air Field operates in a rural agricultural region of Minnesota, where air quality monitoring focuses on regional background concentrations and potential impacts from farming and transportation. The station's siting is representative of rural conditions, providing baseline data for comparison with urban and industrial areas. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter, with reporting continuity ensured through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's oversight.