Overview
TELL CITY WAUPACA FOUNDRY DOWNWIND SITE is an operational air monitoring station in Tell City, Indiana, operated by WAUPACA Foundry. It monitors air quality downwind of the foundry to assess environmental impact.
TELL CITY WAUPACA FOUNDRY DOWNWIND SITE is an air monitoring station located on Old Brushy Fork Road in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana, United States. Operated by WAUPACA Foundry, this station is part of the facility's environmental monitoring efforts to track air quality parameters downwind of the foundry operations. As a sector-specific monitoring site, it focuses on measuring pollutants that may be emitted from industrial processes. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical industrial downwind stations monitor particulate matter and metals to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a rural area near the Ohio River provides representative background data for the region. This monitoring station plays a critical role in assessing the environmental impact of the WAUPACA Foundry on the surrounding community and ecosystem. By providing continuous air quality data, it supports regulatory compliance and helps protect public health in Tell City and Perry County. The station contributes to the broader Indiana air monitoring network, which tracks regional air quality trends and supports environmental management decisions.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a mixed industrial and rural landscape near the Ohio River in southern Indiana. The area's air quality is influenced by local industrial emissions, including those from the WAUPACA Foundry, as well as regional transport from nearby urban centers. Monitoring downwind of the foundry helps assess the dispersion of pollutants such as particulate matter and metals, which are common in foundry operations. The station's siting is representative of industrial-adjacent residential areas, providing data critical for evaluating compliance with EPA air quality standards and protecting community health.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on Old Brushy Fork Road in Tell City, Perry County, Indiana, United States.
As an air monitoring station downwind of a foundry, it typically monitors criteria pollutants such as particulate matter and metals to assess industrial emissions impact.
The station is operated by WAUPACA Foundry as part of its environmental monitoring program.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Downwind monitoring helps assess the dispersion of pollutants from foundry operations, ensuring compliance with air quality standards and protecting nearby communities and ecosystems.
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