Tait Cummins Air Monitoring Station, Cedar Rapids, Iowa | United States

Tait Cummins is an air monitoring station located at 3000 C St SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Operated by the Linn County Health Department, the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the country. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in assessing local air pollution levels and ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date was December 31, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in the US measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in an urban-industrial area like Cedar Rapids suggests a focus on population exposure and industrial emissions, aligning with EPA siting criteria for representativeness. Tait Cummins contributes to the environmental monitoring infrastructure of Linn County, supporting local air quality management and public health initiatives. Data from this station aids in regulatory compliance, trend analysis, and community awareness. The station's operational status ensures continued reporting to the AQS database, which is vital for state and federal air quality planning and research.

Cedar Rapids is an industrial and urban center in Iowa, with potential emissions from manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture. Air monitoring stations like Tait Cummins are critical for tracking criteria pollutants under the US EPA's NAAQS framework. The station's location in a mixed residential-industrial area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Continuous monitoring supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and informs local air quality management strategies.