TAFT HS Air Monitoring Station, Chicago, Illinois | United States Environmental Monitoring

TAFT HS is an air monitoring station located at 6545 W. Hurlbut St. in Chicago, Illinois, within the United States. Operated by the Cook County Department of Environmental Control, this station is part of the broader national air quality monitoring network that supports compliance with the Clean Air Act. As an urban monitoring site, it provides critical data on criteria pollutants and helps assess population exposure in a densely populated area. The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which standardizes monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical urban stations track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in Chicago's Cook County, TAFT HS serves a community with diverse industrial and transportation-related emission sources. Its data supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and long-term trend analysis. The station's role is vital for informing local air quality management and meeting National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Chicago's air quality is influenced by a mix of industrial activities, vehicular emissions, and weather patterns. The Cook County Department of Environmental Control operates multiple monitoring stations to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance under the US EPA AQS. TAFT HS, as an urban station, provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Its location near residential and commercial areas helps capture typical urban pollution gradients, aiding in the evaluation of control strategies and public health interventions.